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 […]
As we slowly approach the end of the year, many of us are thinking about what we have achieved — and more importantly, what we want to achieve by next year. Want to start a Dutch course? Then this event is for you. Koentact’s open day on Tuesday, October 22 will open its doors to anyone […]
If you’re eager to go trick or treating on All Hallow’s Eve, you will probably be disappointed by the weird looks you’ll get from your Dutch neighbours. While Halloween is not really a big thing in the Netherlands, some elements of the American holiday have started to creep in. You may notice a few Dutch […]
On this day, the clock falls back one hour from 3 AM to 2 AM, meaning you’re getting a whole extra hour to sleep at night! On the other hand, it also means that the days are getting shorter, dark nights longer, and winter is coming in fast. READ MORE | Does the Netherlands have […]
Sometimes, all you need is for someone in a suit to stand across from you and use their expertise to tell you exactly what's going on. And sometimes, that person needs to be a Dutch mortgage expert. As an international in the Netherlands, our knowledge about certain aspects of life here has to be built […]
Are you looking for your dream home in the Netherlands? Then why not escape these gloomy autumn days to explore the warmth of Hyde Park in Hoofddorp? Hyde Park is an ultramodern urban district near Amsterdam, with residential blocks designed by some of the 'crème de la crème' of Dutch architects. READ MORE | Looking for […]
If you were disappointed by the lack of Halloween parties, Sint-Maarten celebrations may make up for it! Some Dutch cities take this seriously, with parades, bonfires, and lantern tours. Sint-Maarten is an exciting day, especially for children. Pumpkins, turnips, and beetroot are turned into spooky lanterns, and kids sing songs in exchange for fruit and […]
Being an expat in a foreign country comes with many privileges — but almost just as many challenges. For example, what do you know about the Dutch mortgage process? Hanno understands that for some of us living in the Netherlands, the process of buying a house is about as confusing as a Belastingdienst letter. This […]
Do you want to level up your career in the Netherlands? Do you miss being part of a student community? And are you free from November 28 to 30? If you said yes, yes, and yes, then this is for you. Join Nyenrode Business University at its upcoming experience weekend, where you'll get the exciting […]
With the festive season upon us, it's time to treat yourself after a year of hard work. How about enjoying a free Dutch lesson? Koentact’s open day on Tuesday, December 3, will open its doors to anyone who wants to end the year by improving their Dutch language skills. Not only can beginners enjoy a free […]
