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Yellow heart markings in Haarlem
Now that the city is reviving and more people are on the move,…
May 31, 2020/by AriannaTerraces in Haarlem open on June 1 with ten golden terrace rules
The terraces may open again on June 1. That is good news for…
May 31, 2020/by AriannaEveryday eco ideas that put the planet first
Taking steps to save the planet can save you money and cost you…
May 29, 2020/by Julia SmileSummer weather during and over Pentecost weekend
The summer weather, with plenty of sunshine and some cloud, is…
May 29, 2020/by AriannaResearch shows that half of Dutch workers want to continue working from home
Working from home in the times of coronavirus will remain in…
May 27, 2020/by AriannaRijksmuseum opens on 1 June
The Rijksmuseum will re-open on 1 June. All visitors need to…
May 26, 2020/by AriannaHaarlemmers take action for 500 refugee children from the Greek camps #WeesWelkom #500kinderen
A human chain was formed in the Grote Markt on the evening of…
May 26, 2020/by ChristinaControl your thoughts with this one-minute experiment
Control your mind – your thoughts create your reality.
Grab…
May 25, 2020/by Rachel SmetsGrab…
HEMA opens new outlet store on Verwulft Haarlem
On Friday 22 May, HEMA opened the doors of a new outlet store…
May 24, 2020/by AriannaCan you drink Santorini in a glass of wine?
You have a piece of stone in the middle of the Aegean sea. Hot,…
May 22, 2020/by ChristinaKeukenhof Castle ready for summer
Now that government measures have been eased somewhat, the Keukenhof…
May 21, 2020/by AriannaGovernment’s next steps to ease measures for tackling the coronavirus
The Dutch government announced a step-by-step approach on 19…
May 20, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraThe Highs and Lows of Back to School
The gates are open again for many schools across the country…
May 17, 2020/by Jennifer CakirExpat life: which way next?
Recent events have probably been causing us to ponder a true…
May 15, 2020/by Vivian ChionaPolice shot car tyres of fleeing suspect in Haarlem (+video)
On Wednesday 13 May, around 15:30, police shot the tyres of a…
May 13, 2020/by Christina10 intriguing ways to stay connected with loved ones abroad
As expats, we are accustomed to finding ways to stay in touch…
May 13, 2020/by Jennifer CakirCreative chats: Q&A with Marlou on seeing the beauty in everyday things
Welcome to our new series of informal chats with creative types!…
May 11, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraGovernment press conference on relaxation of coronavirus measures
On the evening of 6 May, the Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the…
May 6, 2020/by ChristinaBeating Heart: drone light show celebrating Dutch freedom
More than 300 drones illuminated the sky in a spectacular light…
May 6, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraLiberation Day 2020
Following directly on from Remembrance Day, 5 May is a national…
May 5, 2020/by AriannaOnline creative pursuits for May
People are dealing with our current episode of dormancy in different…
May 4, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraRemembrance Day without an audience in Haarlem live on NH Nieuws
Remembrance Day on 4 May in Haarlem will be this year be held…
May 4, 2020/by AriannaUseful tools for video calls and online meetings
Your customers or colleagues are not together in the same location,…
May 3, 2020/by AriannaNew HEMA in former V&D building at Verwulft in Haarlem
In the course of the following month, the department store HEMA…
May 2, 2020/by AriannaLong lines at the reopening of IKEA Haarlem
The Dutch stores of housing giant IKEA opened their doors again…
April 30, 2020/by AriannaNatural skincare using ingredients found at home
Imagine this scenario, you are at home and about to make your…
April 28, 2020/by Daniela Figueira10 interesting little factoids about Haarlem’s history
Hello, my fellow quarantined friends! Are you looking for something…
April 27, 2020/by Lucile CourtinMovie tips where wine is the star of the show
Open your favourite bottle of wine, choose a wine movie from…
April 25, 2020/by ChristinaGovernment measures to control coronavirus extended
Announced this week, the Dutch government has extended most measures…
April 23, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraCelebrating King’s Day from Home
It is officially the day the Netherlands turns orange. Flags…
April 21, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraSay no to panic – say yes to boosting your immune system
During times of uncertainty, taking steps to protect your mental…
April 20, 2020/by Rachel SmetsCreative activities for homebound toddlers
While there is no daycare during these weeks, we are spending…
April 16, 2020/by Gala Lázaro MurClassic locked-room mysteries to read during the lockdown
I have always loved locked-room mysteries and since we all seem…
April 13, 2020/by Lucas Amaro GarcíaToolkit for managing headaches
Do your headaches affect your happiness? If you experience occasional…
April 10, 2020/by Vivian ChionaVIDEO: Empty Haarlem – a moment of gratitude
Beci and Reni of BFF Visuals made this short video as a token…
April 5, 2020/by BR PicturesBinge-worthy Netflix shows to discover
During your time of social distancing, why not escape with some…
April 4, 2020/by Jennifer CakirLearn Dutch in the time of corona
In these weird coronavirus-times we are going through, we all…
April 3, 2020/by ChristinaDon’t forget to be kind to your skin
Even though we are staying indoors and not getting as much fresh…
March 31, 2020/by Daniela FigueiraOnline excursions for April
Yes, we are staying at home for the foreseeable future. Though,…
March 30, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraOnline Income Tax Return Seminars April 2020
Two free Online Income Tax Return Seminars will take place…
March 30, 2020/by AriannaVincent van Gogh painting stolen from Singer Laren museum
A Van Gogh masterpiece was stolen during a break-in at the Singer…
March 30, 2020/by AriannaBurglary in Singer Laren museum
There was a break-in last night at the Dutch art museum Singer…
March 30, 2020/by AriannaDoes our mood change the taste of wine?
When we are emotionally tired, we are drawn to tastes that cheer…
March 29, 2020/by ChristinaYou are limitless: start creating opportunities
You are confined only by the walls you build yourself.
We…
March 28, 2020/by Rachel SmetsWe…
The coronavirus and your company: government measures to help businesses
This information is provided by Netherlands Chamber of Commerce,…
March 28, 2020/by AriannaDutch museums closed until 1 June
From the Van Gogh Museum to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, from…
March 27, 2020/by AriannaDutch crisis committee announces tougher coronavirus measures
The government’s crisis committee met again on Monday afternoon…
March 24, 2020/by AriannaEarth Hour 2020: because every little helps, let’s spread the love!
Save the date! It’s happening on Saturday 28 March 2020 at…
March 23, 2020/by Lucile CourtinAround Haarlem during the coronavirus crisis
It is advisable to stay indoors at this time of social distancing.…
March 22, 2020/by Julia SmileWould you consider moving to a meat- and dairy-free diet?
An EU subsidy for meat-related advertising has been making headlines…
March 20, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraTaking time for yourself on this global journey
This article outlines tips for keeping the stress levels down…
March 19, 2020/by Tyler PrideauxWhat it means to be Irish
For the day that’s in it – the day being St Patrick’s Day…
March 17, 2020/by Fiona McGeeverUpdate on new Dutch measures as prime minister addresses the nation
The Dutch prime minister has given a historic live address to…
March 16, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraNetherlands closes schools, bars, cafes and restaurants in coronavirus fight
All schools and daycare centres in the Netherlands will be shut…
March 15, 2020/by AriannaTips for tackling infidelity and taking steps to heal
Forgiveness in the face of infidelity is a tough call, but it…
March 13, 2020/by Vivian ChionaFive books with a feminist focus for International Women’s Day
International Women's Day (Sunday 8 March) is a global day of…
March 8, 2020/by Lucas Amaro GarcíaA Day Trip to the Children’s Book Museum
The Children’s Book Museum, a museum dedicated to Dutch language…
March 7, 2020/by Jennifer CakirQuick and easy job interview prep tips
Once you’ve made it past the application into the interview…
March 6, 2020/by Amelia MaThings to do in Haarlem this March
The March agenda offers many and varied opportunities to get…
March 2, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraWill Dutch hand washing habits improve in order to combat coronavirus?
With the announcement today of the second case of coronavirus…
February 28, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraHousing crisis: Bloemendaal officially branded the most expensive place to buy a house in the Netherlands
Do you remember those golden days, when buying a house didn’t…
February 27, 2020/by Lucile CourtinComedy double this March in Haarlem
Get a double dose of laughs during March at the English spoken…
February 26, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraMarch expatsHaarlem monthly drink
Our next monthly event for expats and Dutchies to get together…
February 25, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraStop feeling lonely: two hacks to cure loneliness
How to stop feeling lonely.
Good morning!
I feel lost,…
February 24, 2020/by Rachel SmetsGood morning!
I feel lost,…
Dutch wine: take a tour to discover your new favourite tipple
I know what you are thinking: the Netherlands is famous for its…
February 23, 2020/by ChristinaAgain code yellow in province for strong gusts of wind
For the whole of the Noord-Holland The Royal Netherlands Meteorological…
February 22, 2020/by AriannaRecord new businesses opened in NL last year
A record number of new businesses opened in the Netherlands last…
February 22, 2020/by AriannaCarnival parade in Eindhoven cancelled due to high winds
The Carnival parade in Eindhoven has been cancelled this weekend…
February 21, 2020/by AriannaChoosing a daycare in Haarlem: 10 things to consider
It can be tough making that decision about which daycare centre…
February 17, 2020/by Gala Lázaro MurMusical tour of Haarlem with Gluren bij de Buren
On the day that many people stayed holed up behind closed doors…
February 15, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraMy love letter to the Netherlands
Dutch life from the perspective of an expat living in these flat…
February 9, 2020/by Jennifer CakirStorm Ciara to hit Netherlands on Sunday
The first storm of the year will hit the Netherlands on Sunday,…
February 8, 2020/by AriannaA day off in Hoofddorp
From water to land, between history and modernity: explore Hoofddorp…
February 8, 2020/by Lucile CourtinSteep increase in the number of Brits moving to the Netherlands
The number of British people moving to the Netherlands increased…
February 3, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraBoy (18) badly hit at bar in Haarlem
An 18-year-old from Haarlem was seriously injured last night…
February 2, 2020/by AriannaFirecrackers and sky rockets to be banned this year
The Dutch government has reached a deal to outlaw firecrackers…
February 1, 2020/by AriannaVan Gogh Museum acquires a unique Degas pastel
In a first for the Netherlands, the Van Gogh museum in Amsterdam…
January 29, 2020/by AriannaThings to do in Haarlem this February
Winter may not yet be over, though we can see signs that the…
January 27, 2020/by Carmel McNamaraGeluksroute: the road to happiness
Information
Geluksroute (Happiness Route) is a relaxed way…
January 27, 2020/by AriannaGeluksroute (Happiness Route) is a relaxed way…
Gluren bij de Buren Haarlem
Art event by Gluren bij de Buren on Sunday, February 9, 2020.
There…
January 27, 2020/by AriannaThere…
Haarlem New Year’s Comedy
Start 2020 laughing at the HAARLEM NEW YEAR'S COMEDY on Saturday,…
January 6, 2020/by AriannaNew Year’s plunge
Those crazy Dutch! Once you survived Sinterklaas, Christmas and…
January 1, 2020/by AriannaOliebollen, a Dutch New Year’s tradition
It is a Dutch tradition to eat 'oliebollen' on New Year's Day.…
January 1, 2020/by AriannaTop tips for last-minute Christmas shopping
Okay so it's December 18th, you could start to panic BUT we would…
December 18, 2019/by Fiona McGeeverLife in the Netherlands
90 days in: Life in the Netherlands. Is it time to stick or twist?
When…
December 12, 2019/by Jennifer CakirWhen…
Dortmund Christmas Markets
A day trip to Dortmund Christmas Markets!
When we think of the…
December 12, 2019/by Julia SmileWhen we think of the…
Haarlem Xmas Comedy & Drinks
Join the Haarlem Xmas Comedy, with a great international line…
December 9, 2019/by AriannaThings to do in Haarlem this December
Happy holidays to all our expatsHaarlem readers, December has…
December 2, 2019/by Fiona McGeeverSanta Run Haarlem 2019
The more Santa's the merrier!
Don your finest festive attire…
December 1, 2019/by Fiona McGeeverDon your finest festive attire…
Street of Queen Emma
Relive the time of the Queen Mother Emma in the Schagchelstraat…
December 1, 2019/by Fiona McGeeverHaarlem Christmas Markets 2019
Haarlem Christmas markets 2019 are just around the corner!
On…
December 1, 2019/by Fiona McGeeverOn…
How To Change Yourself Completely with ONE Simple Neurolinguistic Trick
How to change yourself completely
You are not who you…
November 30, 2019/by Rachel SmetsYou are not who you…
Things to do in Haarlem this November
November has arrived in Haarlem! The Christmas lights have begun…
November 10, 2019/by Fiona McGeeverSinterklaas comes to Haarlem
Sinterklaas and his Pieten will visit the city of Haarlem…
October 30, 2019/by Fiona McGeeverKLM Urban Trail Haarlem
On Sunday, November 10, KLM Urban Trail participants will once…
October 30, 2019/by Fiona McGeeverKUNSTLIJN HAARLEM 2019
The 34th edition of Kunstlijn or Art line Haarlem will take…
October 30, 2019/by Fiona McGeeverWijnSpijs Walk Haarlem XXL
To honor Haarlem as the Gastronomic Capital of the Netherlands,…
October 30, 2019/by Fiona McGeeverBoom Marketing 2019
Join the first International Marketing Conference & Comedy…
October 28, 2019/by AriannaCan you really mountain bike in the Netherlands?
Mountain biking in the Netherlands: An uphill climb or a flat…
October 25, 2019/by Dan GlasstetterHow to get UNSTUCK and create the LIFE you are meant to live
Start living the life you desire NOW!
Are you:
Feeling…
October 21, 2019/by Rachel SmetsAre you:
Feeling…