| terramaja.nl | terramaja.nl | The author recalls her childhood experiences with skating, specifically at the Hokij in The Hague, where she and her brother Jan participated in races. The blog describes the enigmatic idiom 'Dat zit wel snor' and investigates its origin, referencing the magazine Onze Taal. The text discusses the Movember campaign and the shaving of beards as a symbol of support for the fight against prostate cancer. | Language Learning → Language 1689 | skating 314 beard 468 dream 883 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| kunst-almere.nl | VPRO | The blog contains a story about the radio program ‘Het Gebouw’ and a corresponding YouTube video that describes the program’s content. It describes how the author listened daily to ‘Het Gebouw’ on Hilversum 2, Radio 1 and Radio 5. The blog provides information about the origin and structure of the program, including the fictional spaces in the VPRO villas and the various program segments such as ‘The Marathon Interview’ and ‘Standplaats NL.’ | Radio & Communication → Radio 367 | radio 1200 | Flevoland → Almere 7765 |
| meeopdewind.nl | meeopdewind.nl | The blog contains stories about the author's childhood, specifically about riding a moped in 1961 and the experiences with transportation. Personal anecdotes are shared about the author's grandmother and her life, with a special focus on her joy of growing older. The website describes the opening of an exhibition about the author's brother in Barendrecht, which formed a family reunion. | Personal Blog → Life 381 | grandmother 28 childhood 56 brother 83 moped 86 exhibition 5332 blog 13392 | |
| henkwpol.nl | Henk W. Pol | The website contains various sections, including ‘School Years’, which present personal stories from his schooling years from 1968 to 2000. Travel experiences are described, ranging from bike vacations and long-distance trips, such as to Israel and Thailand, to cruises and overnight stays, such as in Gran Canaria and Croatia. Henk W. Pol also shares news articles, personal reflections, and anecdotes, such as saying goodbye as a neighborhood bus driver in Ermelo, and features photos from the past and present. | Personal Services → Memories 103 | memory 1641 travel 7210 photo 7778 story 8285 news 15293 | Drenthe → Emmen 3348 |
| engelandvaarders1945.nl | Engelandvaarders 1945 | On October 10, 1945, 410 Arnhem children traveled by train to Rotterdam and subsequently were transported to England aboard the passenger ship ms Sibajak. The children were divided into Catholics and non-Catholics. The non-Catholic children were housed in a camp in Rugeley (Staffordshire) and remained there for three months. In 1981, the initiator, Theo van Binsbergen, began a search to reunite the children, which in 1982 gained attention through the KRO radio program and ultimately led to a reunion in Park Sonsbeek. | Specialized History → World War II 1134 | reunion 267 child 11566 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| afterpaint.nl | Afterpaint | The website describes the process where customers submit an application for an Afterpaint, where wishes and the choice of an artist are discussed. The artists, including Leon, Jenny, Rein, Johannie, Diederik, Dorien, Jeannette, Marieke, Annemiek, Nikola, Hans, Andreea, Susan and Rob, create paintings in various styles, from realistic to modern, based on the provided photos and wishes. The website provides an overview of the steps of the process, including the review of the photos, the discussion with the artist and the preparation of an offer. | Personal Services → Memories 103 | memory 1641 wishes 2717 application 3377 artist 5745 photo 7778 paint 8747 | |
| tobatleet.nl | Tobatleet | The website contains personal accounts, including memories of a running race in Leiden (De Hanenblaf). Guest columns are planned, and there are already published stories about 2015 housed in the 'MMXV' project. The site contains translations of American poetry, including 'The Hill We Climb' by Amanda Gorman and 'Still Hundreds of Unheard Stories to Share' by Amara van. | | poetry 665 translation 1523 memory 1641 story 8285 blog 13392 | Utrecht → Woerden 2642 |
| deontdekkingvan.nl | The World Cyclist | The website includes reports of cycling trips, including routes and statistics about distances traveled in various countries, such as the United States, Canada, Argentina, Chile, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos. Furthermore, the website offers personal stories and reflections on the experiences of the authors, such as farewells and memories from the past 10 years, like the 10-year anniversary of Sandra and Ellen. Additionally, there are links to other relevant websites, such as a guest book, sitemap, and information about cycling and life support. | Personal Blog → Reflection 821 Stories → Travel Logs 89 | argentina 21 cycling trip 41 thailand 96 netherlands 1376 route 3425 | South-Holland → The Hague 19898 |
| van4sen.nl | van4sen.nl | The blog contains a memory of the author’s hobbies in elementary school in 1983/1984, such as Lego, outdoor play and listening to cassette tapes. There is a story about a weekend trip to Arnhem in 2020, including a recounted situation with a hotel booking confusion and a surprise gift. The blog also contains a report of a reunion, family day and an unexpected ‘toilet mystery’. | Stories → Travel Stories 462 | reunion 267 lego 341 memory 1641 blog 13392 | Gelderland → Arnhem 8680 |
| hansblogt.nl | hansblogt.nl | Hans Koster describes his visit to a musical in a hangar in Katwijk, describing the musical as particularly engaging. The experience triggers memories of his time as a teacher in Naarden Vesting, where he saw the same musical with his class and used 'MOGGE' as a recurring greeting. He recalls positive aspects of his collaboration with the class, such as a good working atmosphere and humorous moments, including an incident where he dressed up as Frankenstein for a birthday. | | musical 510 class 2076 | Gooise Meren → Naarden 1154 |