After passing the Basisexamen Inburgering Examen (Dutch Civic Integration Exam), I am now faced with another paperworks to be done. Before 1 June 2013, everyone who needed a provisional residence permit (MVV) to enter the Netherlands had to apply for it outside the Netherlands and then, on their arrival, apply […]
Last Thursday, August 7, I took my Civic Integration exam in the Netherlands Embassy, Makati City. This is an exam that most non-EU citizen must take and pass in order to get that “residence permit” so they could live and stay in The Netherlands with their Dutch partner. I had […]
If you are planning to go to Antwerp anytime soon, here is my suggested list of things to do, a mixture of popular and not-so-popular. Visit the Central Station At first glance you’ll think it’s a Cathedral. The place is so huge, beautiful and immaculate. One of the […]
My initial impression of France was that it was dirty and smelled of urine and alcohol; it was not at all the city I had heard so many people rave about. Then I went to Versailles, and finally felt this is the glamorous Paris I understood Paris to be. […]
When you travel, there are places you’d return to and those you wouldn’t. We all have places and destinations that speak to us in some way. That’s just part of traveling. Paris is indeed every traveler’s dream destination. For anyone coming from a third world country, visiting a European […]
A recent study revealed the best and worst times to book rooms during the year. Agoda.com announced on Thursday the results of its latest Travel Smart Study, which is based on data from hundreds of guests who used the hotel booking website in 2013, covering room prices at 25 of […]
It was our first day as Mr. and Mrs. Hooff so Dennis thought of splurging a bit for our “post-honeymoon”. Due to time constraints, we didn’t have any preparation on where to have our honeymoon. So we just opt to check in and have a small and intimate celebration. Since […]
One couple. One vow. One fine wedding day. I am finally sharing a post about our wedding day! I know it was a few months ago, but things have just been so crazy for me..with all these Dutch studies while working.. Geezz!! Two months ago, Dennis and I commenced on […]
You may wanna ask me this question: Is a cover letter really necessary when you apply for a Schengen visa? The answer is YES. Though it is not included on the list of requirements at the Netherlands Embassy, I find it informal not to present a cover letter which summarizes […]
Goedemorgen mensen! As I’ve mentioned before in my other post , I have a Dutch Exam to pass soon (exact date will be a secret for now in case I will fail :-p). I have been motivated to focus more in reviewing since I got back from my vacation in […]
