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Online retail turnover increased by over 92 percent

Online sales were 92.1 percent higher in January than in the…
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More breathing space in lockdown, but caution remains

The coronavirus measures are testing everyone’s resilience,…
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Dutch turn to live-stream webcams during curfew

The national coronavirus curfew came into effect on January 23,…
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Back to school: Camille and her Dutch learning journey

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The tricky expat question: where is home?

Expats the world over establish themselves in new places, but…
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Festive Traditions: Ukraine vs the Netherlands

Many expats celebrating the festive season in the Netherlands…
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Can we really compare our cultures?

Across the globe, ways of life differ immeasurably – yet people…
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Feeling blue this festive season?

Some of us, this year more than ever, might be dreading the upcoming…
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From 1 December, face masks compulsory in all indoor public places in the Netherlands

To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, it is compulsory to…
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Choosing a primary school in Haarlem

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The process of picking the perfect primary school starts a long…
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Dutch coronavirus response: survey for internationals

A new survey aimed at internationals living in the Netherlands…
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Experiencing gratitude even in tough times

It is mid-November and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.…
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House hunting tips: buying a home in Haarlem

Buying a home in Haarlem can be exciting but also incredibly…
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Dutch unemployment rate dips in September, but more jobs could go

Despite the economic impact of coronavirus, the official Dutch…
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Fireworks exploded in Haarlem house

During the early hours of Wednesday 14 October, there was an…
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Dutch coffee quirks

Yes, it is official: the Dutch drink an awful lot of coffee.…
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Tips for communicating with your kids

Trying to get your message across in a busy household takes work.…
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Rental apartment: Byzantiumstraat 17 in Haarlem

Luxurious and fully modernized "newly-built" apartments located within walking distance of the pleasant city center of Haarlem. Now for rent.
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A healthy dose of nostalgia

Is there actually such a thing as a healthy dose of nostalgia?…
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Funny language flops of an expat

The best way to master a foreign language is to jump in and start…
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Saying bye to love: tips for the broken hearted

Coming out of a relationship through a difficult break-up can…
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Refilling water bottle more dirty than licking toilet seat

While reusing water bottles is good for the environment, it may…
There is recurrent car vandalism in the Vijfhoek in Haarlem. Local Municipality and Police are aware of the situation but do nothing. The citizens pay the fee of this uncontrolled vandalism.

Car vandalism in the Vijfhoek

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First official national heat wave of the year

The Netherlands officially has the first national heat wave of…
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Reflecting on my first year in the Netherlands

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The first year as an expat in the Netherlands brings a roller…
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An evening on the water in Alkmaar with Greenjoy

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Wow, it’s amazing.. SUNNY WEATHER IN THE NETHERLANDS! Can you…
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Lessons learnt since my last birthday

Every year, we celebrate our own birthdays – and what a good…
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Revelations of repatriation: 3-step-model to help you prepare

If you live overseas and are considering heading back home after…