Life in the Netherlands is busy, especially when you're navigating it all as an international. You're probably not an expert on the Dutch housing market — and that's ok. This is because Expat Mortgages has people whose job it is to know your chances, limitations, and opportunities when it comes to buying a house. Intrigued? […]
Whether you're an art enthusiast in need of inspiration or simply looking for something to do on a sunny day, look no further than Middelheim Museum's newest open-air exhibition. As a collaboration with De Singel international arts centre in Antwerp, the "COME CLOSER" exhibit displays a variety of artistic forms, made by 25 talented artists […]
It's hard to keep up with what's happening in the world when you're busy living your day-to-day life. However, once it's time for you to start your house hunt in the Netherlands, you need to be informed. This is why Hanno is hosting its free “How to buy a house in the Netherlands” webinar. During this […]
While Father’s Day (Vaderdag) may not be as famous as Mother’s Day, it definitely does put the dads in the spotlight. In the Netherlands, dads might be surprised with breakfast in bed or other little gifts from their children. And the best part? They get an excuse to take the day off from doing any […]
June solstice, also known as summer solstice or midsummer, celebrates the longest day of the year. Sounds like a great excuse to have your garden party until late in the evening, no? READ MORE | It’s the longest day of the year! And it’ll be a hot one too
Sometimes, before you decide on which ice cream flavour you want, you ask for a free taster. What if we said you could do this before choosing your summer Dutch language course? The Amsterdam-based Dutch language school, Koentact understands that you don't want to immediately dedicate yourself to one course. This is why they're offering […]
Ancient canal houses are cute, but do you see yourself living in a more sleek and modern setting? Hyde Park's upcoming open evening will let you glimpse into the latest new builds on offer in the Netherlands — and how to buy one. Located near Amsterdam, Hyde Park's innovative and exciting new build projects are […]
Summer is the time for chilling on a terrace, making new friends — oh, and finally learning some Dutch. If you find yourself kicking around stones while your international friends are back home for the summer, one way to fill your time is by starting (or continuing) to learn Dutch — and making some new […]
It's time for the third edition of Pasar Leiden, the annual festival that celebrates Indo and Indonesian culture. After its success in previous years, Pasar Leiden is just getting bigger and better. Organised in collaboration with the Indonesian embassy and hosted at the Pesthuis, the event takes place on Saturday, 31 August. And let me tell […]
September is the time to use that revitalised summer energy and return to school — specifically, a Dutch language school. But which one should you opt for? This free open day will help you decide. Koentact’s open day on Tuesday, September 10 will open its doors to anyone who is curious about starting a Dutch language […]
If there's one thing you need to do before buying a house in the Netherlands, it's educate yourself about the current market and the buying process. But as an international, how can you do this? Hanno regularly hosts a free “How to buy a house in the Netherlands” webinar. During this informative webinar, you will […]
As an adult, it's hard to admit it when you don't know something. Especially when it comes to things as important as how to buy a house — you'll learn about it as you go, right? Sure, that's one approach but another — which could very well save you time and money — is to […]
