birth

I gave birth in the Netherlands – and it didn’t suck

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As a foreigner living in the Netherlands, probably you've heard…
Interview month

Challenges of Expats – Interview of the month December

This month I introduce you to Nathalia, who shares her experiences…
Taste of Home

A Taste of Home in Haarlem

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A Taste of Home in Haarlem: a characteristic food shop, in…
Gifts

Top tips in choosing gifts for children for the holiday season

The holiday season can be a period of frenzy for most parents.…
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I wish my friend ….

The best beer in Haarlem! Ask your friend to like and follow…
Caprese

THE secret of Italian cooking and “Caprese destrutturata” recipe

There's something I've clearly noticed in the 15 years that I've…
Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy thanksgiving to all our readers! Thanksgiving Day is an…
Haarlem Connect (Photo Haarlems Dagblad)

Haarlem Connect Event: the eve, the speech, the photos

On October 30, 2015 expatsHaarlem welcomed (again) in a joint…
Terrorism (photo: Ksayer1 ob Flickr)

Answering our kids’ WHY question on terrorism

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Since the events of 13/11 in Paris, perhaps you've seen the articles…
interview

Challenges of Expats – Interview of the month November

Every month, I take interviews, revealing great expat stories…
Zijlstraat

Zijlstraat is where it’s at

Have you been in the Zijlstraat recently? There are so many new…
Talk (photo: Tracy Brown Hamilton)

Why You Should Encourage Your Kids to Talk Back

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Earlier this summer, when it was finally my daughter's turn for…
Interview

Challenges of Expats – Interview of the month October

In my goal to support expats, I take regular interviews, which…
Haarlem Connect

Invitation to Haarlem Connect

Welcome to Haarlem (again)! In this joint event of the City…
Kinderopvang Op Stoom

Op Stoom: The best kinderopvang in Haarlem

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I am the mum of three little kids: a five-year-old son and two…
Dislike button (Getty images)

Dislike button on the way

Facebook is to add a "dislike" button to its social network,…
ProefPark Haarlem 2015

Photos Mobile Food Photography Workshop at ProefPark Haarlem 2015

Here they are, the photos of the expatsHaarlem/Haarlem Foodies/Haarlem…
Inside out

How Emotions Serve (in any setting)

It's not often I enjoy a “kid film” as much as I did this…
Groene boekje Dutch Language

Dutch language gets thousands of official new words

Thousands of new words will be included in the new edition of…
Interview month

Challenges of Expats – Interview of the month September

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In my goal to support expats with their transition, I take regular…
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Dutch men are not ROMANTIC!

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The word “Dutch” has some negative connotations.  In the…

FIVE WAYS TO RECONNECT WITH YOUR CHILD AFTER SCHOOL

After six weeks of summer vacation, I find myself going back…
Spaarne

House of the month: Spaarne 51C, Apartment in Haarlem

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Important facts for the first step to elementary school (Photo: Leóny Lasschuit)

Important facts for the first step to elementary school

  In this article I focus on the first step towards the…
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Free Music Festival: Haarlem Jazz & More

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Once a year the biggest free Jazz Festival of Europe takes place…
Greenjoying Loosdrechtse Plassen

Ride the waves with Greenjoy

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ProefPark Haarlem

Interview ProefPark Haarlem: We want a culinary revolution

Most Haarlem Foodies know that ProefPark Haarlem is coming up,…
Hunger for stories: Barbara, from Veneto to Haarlem

Hunger for stories: Barbara, from Veneto to Haarlem

Stories are among my  main driving forces, since I can recall.…
Greenjoy Boat Renting: Special 20% Discount for expatsHaarlem and Haarlem Photo Club members (Photo: Greenjoy)

Greenjoy Boat Renting: Special 20% Discount for expatsHaarlem members

Wow, it’s amazing.. SUNNY WEATHER IN THE NETHERLANDS! Can you…

Renting a Boat in Haarlem

Renting a boat in Haarlem for a few hours in much easier (and…