Expat News

What Is Sint-Maarten And How Can You Celebrate It?

Countries all around the world have their own special traditions and, of course, the Netherlands is no different. Hallow... Read more

How To Recover From A Broken Heart

Some people describe it as a breaking of their bones, one by one. Some say it’s as if the whole world is collapsing ar... Read more

What NOT To Do When Naming Your Business

Just because you’re not a mega-brand (yet), choosing an amazing name for your business is critically important. I’ve... Read more

Myths About Dutch Law - Busted

Truth or fiction? GMW lawyers dispels some common misunderstandings. 1. Dutch law does not apply to expats – the law ... Read more

Why Speaking Dutch Can Be Hard, Even If You Study A Lot

Have you ever noticed that learning a new language and actually speaking it seems to be two different things? Initially,... Read more

5 Reasons To Obtain A Degree In Business Administration

Do you want to follow a study programme with great career potential? Studying Business Administration will help you achi... Read more

Sex During The Coronavirus Pandemic: Erotic Recess Or Turn-off?

Has coronavirus stress been affecting your sexual relationships? Sex therapist, couples therapist and psychologist Jeani... Read more

How To Manage The Added Stress Of COVID-19 As An Expat

M. Parker Counselling has helped expat clients facilitate their self-growth since 2019. She has an undergraduate degree ... Read more

Amsterdams 745th Birthday: A (brief) History Of The Dutch Capital

Amsterdam is a small city full of culture, with a history that spans hundreds of years. Walking around the city today, y... Read more

Home Run: National Mortgage Guarantee To Rise In 2021

House prices might be rising, but the recent Dutch budget contained several important measures to broaden access to the ... Read more

A Mouthful Of The Netherlands

What comes to mind when you think of Dutch cuisine? Perhaps wonderful Gouda cheese or maybe something sweeter, like tho... Read more

[Video] Laugh And Learn With These 10 Hilarious Dutch Expressions

All languages have unusual sayings, and if you’re a native speaker you regularly don’t even notice quite how strange... Read more

How To Celebrate Halloween In The Netherlands This Year

Let the countdown to Halloween begin! October is here, and Christmas is around the corner, but before you dig those fest... Read more

Why Its Important To Set Boundaries

Why is it important to set boundaries? Many times, when it comes to stress, anxiety, burnout and other mental health cha... Read more

Mata Hari: Life In Paris

Last week we learned that, after returning to the Netherlands and getting divorced from her army captain husband, Mata H... Read more