David Wen
Hi, I'm David 😀
I'm a Californian who spent 7 years in The Netherlands. And now, I'm back in the US, rediscovering American life through a Dutch lens.
American vs. Dutch & European life—culture, systems, and everything in between.
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How I see San Francisco after 7 years in Europe

Why I left The Netherlands after 7 years

Asking Europe: What do you really think of America?

Dutch vs. US Taxes: The TRUTH

Is The Netherlands still AFFORDABLE in 2025?

Asking Amsterdam: How much do you make?

Why Beyonce's Trainer Moved to The Netherlands

This Dutch Anti-Productivity Hack Made Me Happier

Getting Laid Off (Fired): USA vs. The Netherlands

Why I choose a "simple" Dutch life (as an American) | Slow living

How to survive Dutch weather (10 ways)

Why the Dutch COMPLAIN So Much (and Why It Works)

5 Years in The Netherlands (An Honest Review from an American)

Why the Dutch work the FEWEST hours in the world

Dutch 'Sixes' Culture vs US 'Performance' Culture (Education)

Pros and Cons of Dutch Public Transport (from an American)

Camino de Santiago: The English Way (Ingles) & Finisterre | 8 days (215km/134mi)

Why are so many people studying in The Netherlands?

Why you SHOULD NOT live in Amsterdam (Dutch housing crisis)

What it's like being queer (LGBTQ+) in the Netherlands?

Working in USA vs The Netherlands: 12 Biggest Differences

Dutch Table: The Best of Dutch Food | Season 1

Why 2,900 People Live on Boats in Amsterdam

"Dutch Pocahontas" What it's like being half Dutch in the Netherlands?

Why are the Dutch so direct?

How I see the US after living in Europe for 5 years

What's it like living in the USA as a Dutchie? 🇳🇱 🇺🇸

I meditated for 100 hours over 10 days (silent vipassana meditation retreat)

Why I Gave Up My American Passport (No Regrets)

Growing up Surinamese in The Netherlands