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She was born and raised in Amsterdam and has lived in Japan for 2,5 years as part of her studies. She is very interested in the connection between culture and communication between Dutch and Japanese. Other than that, She enjoys riding her bike, working as a teacher, illustrator and trying-out new cafe's with friends. Graduated from Leiden University in 2014 (MA Asian studies/Japan), She is now developing Dutch learning materials for native Japanese learners which also explain cultural differences.

Netherlands Amsterdam
Martha Hickey

2016.10.11
Movers report
Martha Hickey moved from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Michigan, United States.Enjoy this update here.
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Netherlands Amsterdam
Martha Hickey

2016.09.13
Amsterdam Gay Pride 2016
This year was the 21st edition of the Amsterdam Gay pride festival. Gay Pride is always held the first weekend of August and celebrates freedom and diversity.
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Netherlands Amsterdam
Martha Hickey

2016.08.09
Dutch culture in Michigan
For this mid-summer blogpost I’ve decided to take you all on a trip with me to the U.S.A. You might think that the U.S.A. has nothing to do with The Netherlands,
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Martha Hickey

2016.07.12
Giethoorn, “the Venice of the North”
Summer has officially started on June 21st and many people are making preparations for their longed-for Summer holiday. As The Netherlands is part of Europe,
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Martha Hickey

2016.06.14
Poverty prevention by the city of Amsterdam
When you live in Europe it is relatively easy to travel and get into contact with other ways of living. It is even not uncommon to go to Germany,
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Martha Hickey

2016.05.20
Kingsday 2016
As soon as I stepped outside the door, I could hear music coming from different directions. I choose a side and started walking, prepared to be
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Netherlands Amsterdam
Martha Hickey

2016.04.19
Easter in Amsterdam
Finally the cold days have seem to have ceased and the sun is making more appearances. Spring flowers have started to bloom in the parks and streets,
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Netherlands Amsterdam
Martha Hickey

2016.03.01
Marriage in The Netherlands
Lately, several American television programs on getting the perfect weddinggown for your wedding have been airing on Dutch television.
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Martha Hickey

2016.01.29
Women of Amsterdam
One thing that keeps being very interesting to me are the differences in gender roles in Japan and The Netherlands. Due to our differences in history, society
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Netherlands Amsterdam
Martha Hickey

2016.01.18
The Amsterdam Light Festival
As we move further into Winter, the days in The Netherlands become shorter and shorter. The sun comes up around 9 AM and sets at 16:30h; Every day there is
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Martha Hickey

2015.12.11
Sinterklaas
December is a festive month all around the world with Christmas and New Year’s. In the Netherlands, the celebrations start early
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Netherlands Amsterdam
Martha Hickey

2015.11.27
Dutch food
One thing to enjoy in Holland when it is getting colder and darker outside is Dutch food. Hearty soups, stews, boiled potatoes and vegetables
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Netherlands Amsterdam
Martha Hickey

2015.10.30
Cycling in Amsterdam
In sharp contrast to September and its blue skies and fine weather, the temperature often drops to about 5 to 10 degrees in October,
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Netherlands Amsterdam
Martha Hickey

2015.09.25
The September Scene of Amsterdam
It’s now September and the new school year has begun in Amsterdam. Those who went on a vacation during the summer have tanned
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