Jolene Prins

Where Cultures Whisper

About clogs, sarees & everything in between

India’s diverse culture and people significantly shaped my personal and professional development. These experiences, shared to bridge worldview, then led me Beyond Wooden Shoes. Coming home to the Netherlands after many years in India felt brand new, making me rethink my own culture. Through these blogs, I share insights on navigating diverse cultures and rediscovering home.

Thoughts Unleashed

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23 / August / 2025

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31 / July / 2025

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2 / September / 2024

And why it matters

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22 / April / 2024

there's no playbook to Indian negotiations

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6 / April / 2024

and the saviours in disguise

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23 / December / 2023

Hitting the books to learn Hindi

Reflections Within

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19 / June / 2025

to a place I've never been

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16 / May / 2025

‘Are you married?’

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24 / September / 2024

…and a Lot of Social Media Drama

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18 / June / 2024

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12 / June / 2024

From “driver” in India to tourist in Amsterdam: Just an Indian guy on vacation.

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27 / March / 2024

And how India teaches us Unconventional Solutions