All posts tagged "Netherlands"
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964Expat EssentialsJackie Harding’s expat explainer: Carnaval in the Netherlands is wild, wonderful … and little bit crazy
It’s carnaval time in the Netherlands and for those who are new to this very Dutch tradition, here are some survival tips for the...
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1.4KLifestyle & CultureWilleke van Doorn: My list of the Top 8 places to go ice skating in the Netherlands
The Dutch love their stroopwafels, tulips … and especially ice skating. Our professional athletes are always setting new records and collecting gold...
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1.3KNews & BuzzPolya Pencheva: What it’s like being a student in the famous Dutch university city of Groningen
Being an expat student in Groningen is certainly a once in a lifetime experience. The cultural shock immediately slaps you in the...
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1.1KNews & BuzzEBB: American ambassador’s visit underscores Eindhoven’s stature as a global innovation center
(Editor’s note: This edition of the Eindhoven Business Briefing is part of Dispatches’ Tech Tuesdays series. Dispatches covers the innovation scene across Europe because...
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3.6KTravelNew for 2023: Top 5 theme parks in Europe that are open during the winter
(Editor’s note: You can see an updated version of this post for 2024/25 here.) Fancy a fun family day out to lighten...
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1.8KExpat EssentialsPetty crime is a big business across Europe; here’s how to avoid being a victim of pickpocket gangs
We’ve been expats in the Netherlands since 2016 and only now are we having to deal with issues related to petty crime,...
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2.1KExpat EssentialsExpat Essentials: Amersfoort is the quieter, yet more active and affordable, alternative to living in Utrecht or Amsterdam
A beautiful city center full of history, more affordable housing and some of the Netherland’s best nature as your backyard. Amersfoort is...
