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…
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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. 
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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.
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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…