Comments on: Thanksgiving abroad, done right

By: Satu VW / Destination Unknown

Satu VW / Destination Unknown — Sat, 07 Dec 2013 15:21:32 +0000

Great to hear that you had a great thanksgiving experience in the end!! I have to admit though that the word Thanksgiving doesn’t really appear in my calendar…. But I’d love to experience it the proper American way one day!!

By: Alex-Wanderlust Marriage

Alex-Wanderlust Marriage — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 17:58:20 +0000

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday too! Sounds like a lovely Thanksgiving you guys had! Our friends with Democrats Abroad in Ireland enjoyed a great Thanksgiving spread at the Dublin Hilton for it. Bell and I shared another atypical Thanksgiving this year. I ate super tasty lamb chops on the beach of a Borneo resort, so not too shabby, but I certainly missed any semblance of American tradition. The following day was my birthday- I love when Thanksgiving falls on the 28th! 🙂

By: Jess

Jess — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 08:02:53 +0000

It sounds like you had a pretty awesome Thanksgiving! I guess if you aren’t in North America, Leiden is a good place to have the holiday.

By: Reeta @houseofanais

Reeta @houseofanais — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 21:27:17 +0000

Maybe we need to join next year too. We so miss pumpkin pie, and dare I say I also like the sweet potato casserole with marshmallows… Lovely to hear that you got to enjoy a great Thanksgiving in Holland!

By: Chamisa

Chamisa — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 20:56:23 +0000

Not only was the church beautiful and the service in English (!), but they served snickerdoodles?! I should’ve ditched my own turkey day plans just for that! I’m glad to hear the buffet at the Holiday Inn was so well done. We’ve got it on the list for next year!

By: Mrs. Chasing the Donkey

Mrs. Chasing the Donkey — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 20:35:16 +0000

DangI hate when the GPS plays games, lucky you found your way about, imagine having to miss out on that pumpkin pie if you arrived late!

By: Andrea, Passports And Pushchairs

Andrea, Passports And Pushchairs — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 19:44:21 +0000

Love! So happy you guys had a good time!

By: Leigh Powell Hines

Leigh Powell Hines — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 19:05:13 +0000

What a great story, Ann. I love it and I’m so glad it was special for you. I was traveling that day and missed actual Thanksgiving, but had it on Sunday. I’m glad your holiday turned out great.

By: Alison Chino

Alison Chino — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 17:23:39 +0000

I LOVE this idea. We might need to make the trek there next year for Thanksgiving from Scotland. I was super sad on Thanksgiving Day. What a wonderful gift for expats this is! Thank you for sharing about it, Ann.

By: Susan (@VibrantIreland)

Susan (@VibrantIreland) — Thu, 05 Dec 2013 15:49:10 +0000

I’m originally from the States, too; there’s not much I miss, but pumpkin pie is one of those 🙂 Thanksgiving tradition!