9 Steps to a Successful Divorce – a Guide for Expats in the Netherlands
Half of all marriages in the Netherlands end in divorce. Even though it is common, though, ending a marriage can still be a complicated and tense process.
The LGBT+ Community in Amsterdam: What You Need to Know
Looking back at the history of the LGBT+ community, the Netherlands has always believed in celebrating love in all forms.
Six Places in the Netherlands to Scare Yourself Silly This Halloween
The Netherlands often implies that Halloween is an example of ‘creeping Americanization’. But Halloween actually originates from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.
10 Must-See Iconic Buildings in Amsterdam
The whole of Amsterdam is a remarkable feat of engineering and architecture in its own right. Much of the city that grew out of a 13th-century swamp still stands upon thousands of wooden poles.
Swimming in the Amsterdam Canals
The Netherlands is a very watery nation. It boasts an enormous coastline, an intricate infrastructure of canals, several natural and manmade lakes, parks filled with ponds and,
Come Celebrate 135 Years of Koninklijk Theater Carré
From the 7th to the 25th of September, join the Scapino Ballet Rotterdam and the Dutch band Blaudzun along with Codarts Circus Arts to pay homage to 135 years of the Koninklijk Theater Carré with their performance “Oscar.”
The Dutch Polder Model (and How to Use it in Your Life)
What is Polderen, you ask? The Polder Model is a very Dutch invention that some say started in the 1980s. Still, others like Stijn Kuipers insist it started in the 1920s. Even more believe it began a thousand years ago. It’s an inclusive way of thinking that tries to calm the superego and promote a…
Why is the Netherlands so Successful (The Secret to Dutch Genius)
Windmills, clogs, bikes, and tulips. For many, the Netherlands conjures images of a peaceful, relaxed, and liberal country. But don’t be fooled.
The Best Instagram Accounts to Follow in the Netherlands
Social media is an integral part of every expat’s life. It’s how we stay connected to our friends and families back home. It’s also how we navigate our new lives abroad.
How to Clean Like a Dutchie
It can be easy to resist spring cleaning our homes until we really have no other choice. There can be many scenarios that finally help us to give in and at least make a plan.