“Three years ago, love brought me from the Czech Republic to Zaandam. Do I feel at home here? Absolutely! I have made good friends and I know many nice people in my neighborhood. Whenever we see neighbors while walking through town, we greet each other. I find that very beautiful.

Also, I love the Dutch honesty when it comes to communication. Czechs can learn a thing or two from that. In contrast, Czechs are very friendly people and want to make sure that their guests are feeling at home in their house. I am proud of this characteristic of my people.”

Kamila is the mother of Anna and dreams about going back to Czechia to open up her own bakery, close to her family.