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nomadsinweert

Dec 15, 2020
2 min

Covid-19 Weert - Updates 15 Dec 2020

Last week, my daughter caught bad stomach flu and was down for a few days. I must say the route of getting an appointment in English more complicated than I thought it would be. With this, some tips that may save you some time to make an appointment if you need a Covid-19 test. What you need: Prepare your BSN number (the resident identification number) Call the GGD hotline (0800-1202 for adults / 0881-191990 for children). Weert falls under Limburg Noord GGD (North Limburg GG

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nomadsinweert

Sep 24, 2020
5 min

Reduce, reuse, recycle in Weert

Second-hand shops, rubbish disposal in Weert Waste disposal is one of the main topic this century. Big cooperation, as well as individuals, have been looking into how ways to reduce industrial and household consumptions. Reduce Single-use plastic ban in The Netherlands will start next summer (3 July 2021) to protect beaches and oceans from plastic that pollutes and floats on the sea. Products that will be banned include plastic plates, cutlery, stirrers, and straws. Aside fro

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nomadsinweert

Aug 28, 2020
3 min

Preparing you mind and body for autumn

The summer is ending, temperature drops and rain are signs that autumn is around the corner. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is quite common to begin in autumn when the leaves start falling. A mood disorder based on seasonal changes, studies found the lack of sunlight may be one of the causes of this. SAD alone is quite a serious issue, on top of that the common cold among children and adults is usually back around this time of the year. The Dutch has a saying 'last van de

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Summer holiday during the covid-19 period

nomadsinweert

Jun 30, 2020
3 min

Summer holiday during the covid-19 period

COVID-19 is here to stay for a while until a vaccine is properly developed and available for distribution for all mankind. The Dutch government has taken new steps starting 1 July 2020 towards the 'new normal' on how all of us can go on with our lives and learn to live with COVID-19. There is no travel restriction within the Netherlands and a lot of leisure places such as cinema, cafes, terraces are now open with restrictions of 1.5m social distancing rule. Many of us will av

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The Dutch Chinese takeaway menu explained

nomadsinweert

Jun 1, 2020
3 min

The Dutch Chinese takeaway menu explained

Over the weekend, I had a long conversation with a friend about the typical menu of a Chinese takeaway in the Netherland. Being exposed to Asia for a long time, we both know that the typical menu from a Chinese takeaway counter in the Netherland is not exactly Chinese. Growing up in Indonesia, the typical menu of a Dutch Chinese takeaway is a clear giveaway that it's an Indo-Chinese variation of the Chinese cuisine, Dutchified. Oddly enough, most of the Dutchies know how to p

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Weert - Supporting local food businesses

nomadsinweert

Apr 22, 2020
2 min

Weert - Supporting local food businesses

It is such an unprecedented time that we live in now, this edition I would like to dedicate it to support the local restaurants in Weert to survive this tough time. If you do have the opportunity and budget to order, do support the community of small restaurant owners by ordering your food online for delivery or takeaway. Chinese Box Club These guys are based in Moesel, a few doors down from Jumbo supermarket. Typically on regular days, they only do Chinese takeaway, however,

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Weert - Update for Residences during Coronavirus period

nomadsinweert

Apr 10, 2020
2 min

Weert - Update for Residences during Coronavirus period

Given the latest circumstances with the coronavirus. Following the Dutch government's advise, Weert's City Council has announced to change the day to day activities at the town hall. The change of their service remains as long as the Dutch government's rules implementation. Below is the summary of the changes applied: Appointments at Weert's town hall Weert's city council office is only open from 9 am - 12 pm. If you need to register yourself or get a driving license, get a m

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Stay healthy during Coronavirus outbreak

nomadsinweert

Mar 14, 2020
2 min

Stay healthy during Coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus outbreak has certainly freaked out many people. There are lots of myth and rumours on how to stay healthy during this novel coronavirus outbreak. Here are some tips and myth debunked from various reliable sources that I have gathered: Wash your hand regularly with warm water and scrub thoroughly with soap for about 20 seconds. Source: The guardian Taking Vitamin C supposedly helps to boost the immune system. However, experts say that it may not help you to stay pr

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nomadsinweert

Feb 17, 2020
2 min

Going out in Weert - Movies

I love going to the movies, even if we have Netflix and a huge projector screen at home, I still feel that the whole ritual of going to the cinema is quite fun. For regular blockbuster movies, the good old cinema in Weert called Gotcha is quite comfortable, located within the city centre (Beekstraat 49-53 - 6001 GG Weert). It's a petite, old school cinema with plenty of room space, and extra space to put your food and drinks in the cinema. Although if you are looking for an I

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nomadsinweert

Feb 11, 2020
2 min

Moving to Weert

If you are moving into Weert and know nobody here that can help you. Here are some tips and tricks on how to make your life easier with moving. Renting a trailer When you have your own car and would like to do the heavy lifting yourself for the move, renting a trailer could be a good alternative to save you some money. There are several handy websites such as Pak 'n Bak and Boels which allow you to see the nearest trailer near your neighbourhood that you can pick up and rent

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nomadsinweert

Feb 3, 2020
2 min

Food & Valentine

Food is the ingredients that bind many people together, hence Valentine day is often associated with wine, dine and the extra gift. If you are new to Weert and wondering where to go for Valentine day dinner. Here are some of my personal recommendations: Bistro do Sud Located in the city centre, this place is probably our personal favourite in the city, casual setting with an industrial look. It is run by the same operators and kitchen as their next-door more fine dining set u

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Carnaval, a big yearly Limburg tradition

nomadsinweert

Feb 3, 2020
2 min

Carnaval, a big yearly Limburg tradition

Other than Sinterklaas in December. Carnaval is another major celebration that they celebrate in this part of the world, especially the southern part of the Netherlands. In Weert too, carnaval is a big party celebrated for generations. What is carnaval exactly? Traditionally, carnaval is a Limburg version of Carnival. A celebration of the six-weeks marking before Easter Sunday. A dress up roles (almost like Halloween) hugely celebrated by the locals. The atmosphere for the pa

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nomadsinweert

Jan 27, 2020
3 min

Learning Dutch in Weert

It has been almost three years now since the first day that I had to learn Dutch. Before my family move to the Netherlands, I had to take the basic exam at the Dutch Embassy in Singapore, a 'basisexamen inburguring'. The basic exam consists of three modules, Speaking Fluency (Spreekvaardigheid), Reading Skills (Leesvaardigheid) and Knowledge of Dutch Society (Kennis van de Nederlandse Samenleving - KNS). I started waking up an hour before work to practice the book, the listen

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nomadsinweert

Jan 25, 2020
2 min

Chinese New Year as I know it...

I grew up in a sub-culture Indonesian Chinese family, where Chinese New Year is still a huge celebration for a family reunion with over 30 cousins and 16 aunties and uncles on my grandmother's mansion. Years have gone by that that is the rituals that I know and the food that we eat. Without passing the usual awkward conversations that you have with relatives once a year. When you are single they would ask 'oh where's your boyfriend/girlfriend', once you get married they will

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nomadsinweert

Jan 15, 2020
3 min

A guide to neighbourhoods in Weert

Where would be a great location to live in Weert? Weert does have a lot of nature, greeneries around the cities. The city population of 50,000 living in various parts of the suburbs around the city and in the smaller villages around it such as Swartbroek, Stramproy, Tungelroy and Altweerterheide. Weert is built in a round shape, a ring road circle connects the fringe if the city. Unlike most cities in The Netherlands, you would not find many houses with canals as your backyar

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nomadsinweert

Jan 10, 2020
2 min

Getting to know Weert

One of the largest town in Limburg, the southern region of The Netherlands. Home of annual Weert Fair (Kermis) and Bospop (a rock and pop festival). Lots of people have never heard of Weert or have any idea where it is or what is it like. How do you pronounce it anyway? Weert (similar to 'weird' in English), try this to hear the proper way to say 'Weert'. Many friends in Amsterdam or from Rotterdam would imagine Weert as hectares of farming land with more livestock population

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