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Travel tales: Iceland’s dancing Northern Lights
During this period of time when we cannot travel, let’s look…
January 16, 2021/by Carmel McNamaraDutch government resigns: what are the consequences for the corona crisis?
The Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte’s government resigned on…
January 15, 2021/by Christina KambanellaDutch lockdown continues until at least 9 February
On the evening of Tuesday 12 January, prime minister Mark…
January 14, 2021/by AriannaUnruly kids: is it time to embrace the ‘time out’?
Time out is often used to calm children down. It is a controversial…
January 11, 2021/by Ingrid BaxLet’s talk about hometowns: Fortaleza, Brazil
Capitals, cities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods. We all come…
January 10, 2021/by Christina KambanellaFreebies for newborns in the Netherlands
When your new baby is delivered, this will undoubtedly be the…
January 9, 2021/by Julia SmileOnline happenings for January
During the current period of lockdown, people are looking for…
January 4, 2021/by Carmel McNamaraCompulsary negative coronavirus test for all travellers
A compulsory negative COVID-19 test result is now required for…
January 2, 2021/by AriannaOliebollen, a Dutch New Year’s tradition
It is a Dutch tradition to eat 'oliebollen' on New Year's Day.…
December 31, 2020/by AriannaLive life without regrets
Living life without regrets needs you need to take the leap.…
December 30, 2020/by Rachel SmetsFestive food deliveries in Haarlem: order a tasty New Year treat!
The period between Christmas and New Year can be a hazy, lazy…
December 28, 2020/by Gala Lázaro MurChristmas from home in Haarlem: shining light on an Irish tradition
Making sure there is a candle flickering in the window is one…
December 23, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraA festive Dutch lesson for Christmas lovers
Ho, ho, ho! Christmas is here! The – normally – most wonderful…
December 21, 2020/by Lucile CourtinA coronavirus patient from Haarlem taken by helicopter to German hospital
On Monday 21 December, a coronavirus patient from Haarlem was…
December 21, 2020/by Christina KambanellaFestive Traditions: Ukraine vs the Netherlands
Many expats celebrating the festive season in the Netherlands…
December 19, 2020/by Julia SmileCan we really compare our cultures?
Across the globe, ways of life differ immeasurably – yet people…
December 16, 2020/by Katharina von KnoblochFeeling blue this festive season?
Some of us, this year more than ever, might be dreading the upcoming…
December 14, 2020/by Vivian ChionaYouTube gives visitors the option to see less alcohol and gambling ads
YouTube will give visitors to the video site the option to see…
December 13, 2020/by Arianna8894 new infections yesterday, 1600 more than the weekly average
A total of 8894 new confirmed coronavirus infections were reported…
December 11, 2020/by Christina KambanellaPutting wild game on the menu
Most of our favourite comfort food is born in the recipes that…
December 9, 2020/by Dan GlasstetterWriting Christmas cards to Haarlem’s elderly residents
It’s the festive season and a perfect time to do a good deed…
December 7, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraLet’s talk about hometowns: Bermuda
Capitals, cities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods. We all come…
December 6, 2020/by Christina KambanellaAn interview with Sinterklaas
The Shallow Man recently had the dubious honor of interviewing…
December 5, 2020/by Simon WoolcotDutch Language exercise: Sinterklaas & Zwarte Piet
Dutch Language exercise: choose the correct answer for each of…
December 5, 2020/by AriannaSinterklaas versus Santa Claus
They both work in the same sector, wear red, and have a big white…
December 5, 2020/by AriannaSimpel voted Website of the Year 2020
On 26 November, 2020, Simpel was voted the 'Website of the Year…
December 2, 2020/by AriannaFrom 1 December, face masks compulsory in all indoor public places in the Netherlands
To reduce the spread of the coronavirus, it is compulsory to…
December 1, 2020/by AriannaHaarlem happenings in December
December is here and the festive season is just around the corner!…
December 1, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraFamily sagas my grandmother would have loved to read
The recent passing of my grandmother has made me think of how…
November 30, 2020/by Lucas Amaro GarcíaLet’s talk about hometowns: Vancouver, Canada
Capitals, cities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods. We all come…
November 29, 2020/by Christina KambanellaAddressing the need to be liked
It is time to stop being a people pleaser and instead make time…
November 28, 2020/by Rachel SmetsChoosing a primary school in Haarlem
The process of picking the perfect primary school starts a long…
November 24, 2020/by Gala Lázaro MurLet’s talk about hometowns: Boscotrecase, Italy
Capitals, cities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods. We all come…
November 22, 2020/by Christina KambanellaIntensive mothering: the concept fully explained
Have you ever heard of ‘intensive mothering’? It could be…
November 21, 2020/by Katharina von KnoblochLet’s talk about hometowns: share your story!
Capitals, cities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods. We all come…
November 16, 2020/by Christina KambanellaDutch coronavirus response: survey for internationals
A new survey aimed at internationals living in the Netherlands…
November 14, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraExperiencing gratitude even in tough times
It is mid-November and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.…
November 13, 2020/by Vivian ChionaAsian cars most reliable says Consumers’ Association report
The most reliable cars come from Asia. At least, this is the…
November 12, 2020/by AriannaSint Maarten 2020 in Haarlem
Every year, children sing songs at the door during Sint Maarten…
November 10, 2020/by AriannaHouse hunting tips: buying a home in Haarlem
Buying a home in Haarlem can be exciting but also incredibly…
November 9, 2020/by Jennifer CakirDutch unemployment rate dips in September, but more jobs could go
Despite the economic impact of coronavirus, the official Dutch…
November 7, 2020/by AriannaCabinet tightens up measures to tackle coronavirus
On the evening of 3 November, prime minister Mark Rutte…
November 4, 2020/by AriannaDrivers: Uber lets algorithm decide whether employees are fired
With the taxi app Uber, automated systems would…
November 3, 2020/by AriannaNovember happenings for Haarlem’s 775 years
This month our November events are fully focused on the fantastic…
November 3, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraHaarlem: 775 years!
On 23 November, in the year 1245, Haarlem received city rights…
November 1, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraCoronavirus in Haarlem: latest numbers from the RIVM
The total number of Haarlem residents that tested positive…
October 31, 2020/by Christina KambanellaHow to let go of limiting beliefs
Your challenge is to shut down the monkey mind in order to break…
October 29, 2020/by Rachel SmetsKids who give a helping hand to be honoured: call for nominations!
Haarlem’s very own children’s mayor, Quinten de Lange, is…
October 26, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraMajor job losses imminent at Schiphol due to coronavirus crisis
Due to the coronavirus crisis, about half of the jobs at and…
October 26, 2020/by AriannaTime change in the Netherlands: winter time 2020
It is official: winter time 2020 has started! Overnight our clocks…
October 25, 2020/by AriannaCycling with kids in the Netherlands
Dutch kids grow up on bikes – and it is never too early to…
October 24, 2020/by Julia SmileUncertainties of global mobility for expats during a pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has basically impacted all aspects of life…
October 19, 2020/by Katharina von KnoblochFireworks exploded in Haarlem house
During the early hours of Wednesday 14 October, there was an…
October 18, 2020/by AriannaThe Netherlands ranked best place to grow up by UNICEF report
According to a recent UNICEF report, Dutch kids come out top…
October 17, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraDutch coffee quirks
Yes, it is official: the Dutch drink an awful lot of coffee.…
October 12, 2020/by Dan GlasstetterTips for communicating with your kids
Trying to get your message across in a busy household takes work.…
October 10, 2020/by Vivian ChionaRental 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.
October 6, 2020/by AriannaHaarlem happenings in October
The autumn agenda has some seasonal events taking place in October…
October 5, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraNo more Moria: this is the story of one refugee camp
In recent years, I have heard and read too many opinions and…
September 30, 2020/by Christina KambanellaPost-career break: how about a returnship?
Calling anyone considering going back to work after a career…
September 29, 2020/by Katharina von KnoblochManifest anything you want
Every day, every moment, every second, we are determining our…
September 28, 2020/by Rachel SmetsSMaSH Beer Packet Taste Test
We are proud to present the first ever expatsHaarlem beer review!…
September 25, 2020/by Nick FerraraAgatha Christie books you should read (and read again)
During these recent strange times and periods of uncertainty,…
September 18, 2020/by Lucas Amaro GarcíaA healthy dose of nostalgia
Is there actually such a thing as a healthy dose of nostalgia?…
September 15, 2020/by Vivian ChionaGreen-roofed bus shelters in Haarlem
Two bus shelters at the Verwulft in Haarlem have gone 'green'.…
September 14, 2020/by AriannaHow to calm down children?
When children are at home a lot, surrounded by their brothers…
September 10, 2020/by Ingrid BaxDutch win for the 2020 International Booker Prize
The Discomfort of Evening, by author Marieke Lucas Rijneveld…
September 9, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraLocal initiatives to combat food waste
Every year, we throw away 34 kilos of food per person. This shocking…
September 6, 2020/by AriannaHaarlem’s black and red house numbers
Encountering a new city for the first time can be confusing at…
September 4, 2020/by Karin BrötznerOnline Mysteryland Festival 4 million viewers
The online version of live music festival Mysterland attracted…
September 3, 2020/by AriannaStad Amsterdam at the Maritime Museum
The clipper Stad Amsterdam will be moored at The National Maritime…
September 2, 2020/by AriannaBody found in the Spaarne near Catharijnebrug in Haarlem
A body was found in Haarlem on Saturday afternoon in the Spaarne…
September 1, 2020/by AriannaSeptember events in Haarlem
Haarlem’s events agenda is slowly getting busier in certain…
September 1, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraHEMA leaves Kruisstraat for good and moves to former Hudson’s Bay in Verwulft
On 5 September, the HEMA store on the Kruisstraat will close…
August 30, 2020/by AriannaJuggling family and career: decide on your model
Anyone who wants to get back to work after having a baby will…
August 29, 2020/by Katharina von KnoblochHeavily pregnant cow walks into a busy Brabant restaurant
Imagine this happens to you ... you are having a nice dinner…
August 28, 2020/by AriannaDutch CoronaMelder coronavirus app to feature multiple languages
The CoronaMelder coronavirus app is in an advanced stage of development.…
August 27, 2020/by AriannaFunny language flops of an expat
The best way to master a foreign language is to jump in and start…
August 26, 2020/by Dan GlasstetterConcerns about coronavirus measures at Beverwijk Bazaar
The Veiligheidsregio Kennemerland (Kennemerland Region Security…
August 23, 2020/by AriannaSummer ice skating causes environmental concerns
Friends of the Earth Netherlands called on the municipality of…
August 23, 2020/by AriannaYou won’t believe it: the rent in Haarlem drops
It is hard to believe, but it is true: the rent per square metre…
August 23, 2020/by AriannaHaarlem Jazz Sit-Down Edition: thermometers, hand gel and long rows of chairs
Thermometers, hand gel, ordering by phone and long rows of chairs:…
August 22, 2020/by AriannaNew store in Haarlem gives a ‘sense of place’ to great tasting wine!
After Markus Praat spent 6 months managing a wine store in Brooklyn,…
August 19, 2020/by Christina KambanellaSchools start again in North Holland
The primary schools will start again on Monday 17 August. This…
August 16, 2020/by AriannaTesting centre at Schiphol Airport open from this week
A testing centre at Schiphol Airport opened on Friday 14 August.…
August 16, 2020/by AriannaFace masks mandatory in parts of Amsterdam
Since Wednesday 5 August, it has been mandatory for anyone…
August 16, 2020/by AriannaSaying bye to love: tips for the broken hearted
Coming out of a relationship through a difficult break-up can…
August 14, 2020/by Vivian ChionaHaarlem porn house unsaleable
The kinky apartment on Gedempte Raamgracht in Haarlem, where…
August 13, 2020/by AriannaEnd of heat in sight: showers and thunderstorms and cooler weekend
In a few days, the heatwave that the whole country has been dealing…
August 11, 2020/by AriannaRefilling water bottle more dirty than licking toilet seat
While reusing water bottles is good for the environment, it may…
August 11, 2020/by AriannaLake swimming: Haarlem’s natural watering holes
When the temperatures soar, what a better way to keep cool than…
August 10, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraCar vandalism in the Vijfhoek
Last Friday morning my car was damaged in de Vijfhoek. The perpetrator…
August 9, 2020/by AriannaFirst official national heat wave of the year
The Netherlands officially has the first national heat wave of…
August 9, 2020/by AriannaReflecting on my first year in the Netherlands
The first year as an expat in the Netherlands brings a roller…
August 7, 2020/by Jennifer CakirMillion building in Droste factory for sale
In the old Haarlem Droste factory, there is an apartment is for…
August 6, 2020/by AriannaAn evening on the water in Alkmaar with Greenjoy
The last Thursday in July was a beautifully sunny summer evening…
August 5, 2020/by Nick FerraraConnexxion: This weekend extra buses from Haarlem to Zandvoort beach
Connexxion will run more buses this weekend from Haarlem to the…
August 4, 2020/by AriannaAugust happenings around Haarlem
For anyone staying around Haarlem this August, we picked out…
August 3, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraWe have a rise in COVID-19 infections in the Netherlands, please remember to stay safe
As COVID-19 cases rise, people in the Netherlands seem to act…
August 2, 2020/by Christina KambanellaHaarlem’s otherworldly street art by Sidney Waerts
What’s your favourite activity to do when you move to a new…
July 31, 2020/by Carmel McNamara