Netherlands

⌂ The Bicycle Path to Love—a Manual

On serendipity, freedom, and bumps on the road.

Sep 18 •

Claire Polders

⌂ Where I'm From: The Low Lands of Holland

On skating, myopic eyes, imperfection, bicycles, and ambiguities.

Aug 14 •

Claire Polders

# 20 I’m Stoned, But I’m Not From the Stone Age

On tolerance, right-wing politics, and overtourism—Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Sep 26, 2024 •

Claire Polders

# 19 Living on a Sail Boat in Amsterdam

On small spaces, the cool yet industrial North, and being rocked to sleep

Sep 12, 2024 •

Claire Polders

⌂ How Do You Get to Be a 107-Years Old?

An ode to my Dutch grandmother.

Sep 5, 2024 •

Claire Polders

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