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 […]
If you wish to enjoy an extra day of celebrations this year, head to Leiden on October 3. You’ll find the bars and streets filled with people drinking, dancing, enjoying a traditional stew, and stuffing themselves with haring. To celebrate Leiden’s liberation from the Spanish in 1574, the lucky Leidenaars get the day off work […]
Buying a house in the Netherlands involves more than just securing a mortgage. You’ll need to work with professionals like buying agents, notaries, and tax advisors. But what exactly do these experts do? And how important is their role in the home buying process? To get the answer, you can sit down (either online or […]
Staying up to date with the news, your friends' lives, and your work to-do list is hard enough as it is — so it's understandable if you don't know much about the current Dutch housing market. Thankfully, there are people whose job it is to keep you informed and tell you about how to become […]
