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  The Rembrandt Square in Amsterdam gleams at night. Christmas shopping at the outlets in Bataviastad, Lelystad. It may be quieter and more festive than in the Philippines. "Solemn" is the word to describe Christmas Eve here. I wonder if it's the rainy and windy weather. The snow lasted only for two days in early December. But it has been quiet and chill, literally and figuratively. It may also be the culture in my neck of the woods. I live in a suburb.  Although I liked the days preceding Christmas Eve. People were jolly and in high spirits. Even the bus and train employees at the Centraal Station sang carols to the delight of the passengers and passersby.  Christmas markets were a feast to the eyes, too. I uploaded a video on my  travel channel  for more visuals and market information.   I'm still trying to get used to this Christmas set-up. But honestly, I like Christmas in Asia or in the US. It's because of the lengthy period we celebrate it there....

Alright. It's been a few months already since coming here to The Netherlands. I want to talk about what transpired, living here from Day 1 up to this time of writing as we continue immersing ourselves in the Dutch culture. The Dutchies They are amiable people. That observation still has remained since my first days here. Sometimes, it's the non-locals who are unfriendly, feeling entitled, and rude. To be honest. The Attractions It is undeniable that The Netherlands is a sight to behold. It has lots of beautiful parks and destinations. I love that many of the cultural structures are preserved. They are archaic, dating back to the 14th century. On weekends, we visit central stations and begin our self-curated walking tour. The key cities are teeming with museums and war memorials. The country was a war hotspot back in the ages. We spoke to a curator in one of the museum parks in Nijmegen, and he told us that the palace ruins were created by the attacking Vikings. Everywhere we go...