my books 2021

The 8 books I loved in 2021

Old and new, fiction and real, funny and sad, these are my favourite…
Train smart new year resolution

Train smart: The fitness of the future!

Here we are again, January. The time of the year you feel the…
free COVID self-testsDimitri Karastelev

COVID-19: The Unwanted Christmas Guest

I have such fond memories of Christmas time. Growing up, I would…
Lockdown in the Netherlands to buy time ahead of Omicron surgeLewis Ashton

Lockdown in the Netherlands to buy time ahead of Omicron surge

The Netherlands is going back into lockdown from Sunday morning…
Expat Cinema: Amélie

Expat Cinema: Amélie

One of the most iconic French films of all time returns to cinemas, presented one time only with English subtitles on Sunday 19 December at 14:30 hours by The Schuur in collaboration with expatsHaarlem. 
New wing Pieter Teyler House open to the publicMartijnBeekman.jpg

New wing Pieter Teyler House open to the public

Teylers Museum has a new wing: the Pieter Teyler house. As blogger for expatsHaarlem I was invited for the opening to the press on 29 November 2021.
INTERVIEW: Xavier is learning Dutch with Taalthuis

INTERVIEW: Xavier is learning Dutch with Taalthuis

There was once a Frenchman, who was learning Dutch. He didn’t…
Free Online Course: Introduction to Aromatherapy

Free Online Course: Introduction to Aromatherapy

In this Aromatherapy Class for Beginners you will discover Aromatherapy. This course initiates you into the world of essential oils and aromatherapy, and the strength and well-being they can create.
How to Clean Antique Furniture and DécorPhoto: Amber Turner on Unsplash

How to Clean Antique Furniture and Décor

Keeping things nice and clean is an important part of good home…
How to Remove Humidity from Your Furniture and TextilesPongsawat Paso on unsplash-

How to Remove Humidity from Your Furniture and Textiles

Humidity is the presence of moisture in the air, and it can lead…
EXPAT CINEMA: The Hand of God

EXPAT CINEMA: The Hand of God

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Earlier Coronavirus press conference on Friday, as hospital problems mount

Coronavirus press conference this Friday, as hospital problems grow

Demissionary prime minister Mark Rutte and health minister Hugo…
Sound journey

A journey you won’t forget

Did you know our body works as an orchestra? At the opera or…
In which countries do people exercise most around the world and what stops them doing more?Emma Simpson on Unsplash

In which countries do people exercise most around the world and what stops them doing more?

A new global Ipsos study conducted with the World Economic Forum…
Healthy vs Unhealthy gaming

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Gaming: Tips for Parents

Many parents have concerns about video gaming and their children…
Press conference: Light lockdown and 2G policy to comeMatt Seymour

Press conference: Light lockdown and 2G policy to come

The Netherlands will be going into a three-week light lockdown.…
Expat Cinema: Do Not Hesitate

Expat Cinema: Do Not Hesitate

On Sunday November 21st Toneelschuur and expatsHaarlem will present…
November 2021 Events in HaarlemMarc Kleen

November 2021 Events in Haarlem

''11 November is the nacht....''. Sint Maarten 2021 is happening.…
Sint Maarten will go on in Haarlem, but with coronavirus measures

Sint Maarten will go on in Haarlem, but with coronavirus measures

Singing with the kids door to door on Sint Maarten on Wednesday…
Expat Cinema November: Riders of Justice ROLF KONOW

Expat Cinema November: Riders of Justice

On Sunday, November 7th at 19 hours the Schuur and expatsHaarlem…
New coronavirus measures: face masks are back, more working at home again and coronapass entry in more locations

New coronavirus measures: face masks are back, more working at home again and coronapass entry in more locations

The government  has announced this second of November, 2021,…
Breathwork

Breathe yourself free!

Release. Let go. Easier said than done. We all have things we…
Kus van de cactus

Travel through your senses, and let them take you to Mexico

When you think of home, what is the first thing that comes to…
Are you feeling safe in your relationships?

Are you feeling safe in your relationships?

To connect with others, it’s often important that we feel safe…
As of 25 September, we no longer have to stay 1.5 metres from others. The coronavirus entry pass system is being introduced

Netherlands to reopen further with coronavirus entry pass

As of 25 September, we no longer have to stay 1.5 metres…
Emotional eating

EMOTIONAL EATING: WHY IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO MAKE THE SHIFT

Do you eat when you feel stressed, sad, happy, lonely, bored…
Back to school!Deleece Cook

Back to school!

If you’re a parent, you’ll be more than aware that children…
free COVID self-testsDimitri Karastelev

Ordering free COVID self-tests

The Dutch government has announced that between 10 August and…