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SMaSH Beer Packet Taste Test

We are proud to present the first ever expatsHaarlem beer review!…
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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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How to calm down children?

When children are at home a lot, surrounded by their brothers…
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Dutch win for the 2020 International Booker Prize

The Discomfort of Evening, by author Marieke Lucas Rijneveld…
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Juggling family and career: decide on your model

Anyone who wants to get back to work after having a baby will…
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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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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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Last Friday morning my car was damaged in de Vijfhoek. The perpetrator…
The Netherlands officially has the first national heat wave of the yearGerd Altmann via Pixabay

First official national heat wave of the year

The Netherlands officially has the first national heat wave of…
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An evening on the water in Alkmaar with Greenjoy

The last Thursday in July was a beautifully sunny summer evening…
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Haarlem’s otherworldly street art by Sidney Waerts

What’s your favourite activity to do when you move to a new…
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Three secrets to self-confidence

Discover how to boost your confidence to achieve what you want. You…
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Spending time with your baby: setting the balance

Motherhood is a juggling act for sure. Best not to get stuck…
Greenjoy Boat Renting Summer 2020: Special € 20 Discount for expatsHaarlem readers

Greenjoy Boat Renting Summer 2020: Special € 20 Discount for expatsHaarlem readers

Wow, it’s amazing.. SUNNY WEATHER IN THE NETHERLANDS! Can you…
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Haarlemmers to harness the power of the sun with KweekZon

It was announced on 4 July that there will be 700 solar panels…
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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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Go on safari 1.5 hours’ drive away from Haarlem

If you opted for a 'staycation' and are looking for ideas of…
New wine bar Zuid Noord

A natural wine bar & bistro in the centre of Haarlem!

Our new favorite wine place Zuid Noord Natuurwijnbar & Bistro,…
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Things to do around Haarlem during July

As July rolls in, more restrictions are eased and more events…
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Overcome self-doubt and stop your inner critic

How to stop the negative self-talk. Learn how to stop your…
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Get on Your Bike for Rondje Haarlem: The Most Stunning Cycle Route

Hey you! Are you, like me, feeling the wanderlust growing as…
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Dutch renewable energy consumption is increasing – but is it fast enough?

According to a recent report released in early June by Statistics…
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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…
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Following Your Intuition: It Can Lead You to Surprising Places

We often drawn to a place, somewhere that you just feel that…
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Bison in Haarlem’s backyard

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Did you know that there is a herd European bison roaming a stone’s…
Rijksmuseum open 1 June

Rijksmuseum opens on 1 June

The Rijksmuseum will re-open on 1 June. All visitors need to…
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Control your thoughts with this one-minute experiment

Control your mind – your thoughts create your reality. Grab…