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Top Apps For Expats Living In The Netherlands

The Netherlands is considered one of the most wired countries in…
September 19, 2018/by Jane Sandwood

Decoding your Dutch Payslip.

It's finally payday! You have been working hard all month and…
September 14, 2018/by Katie Joy

Expat Innovations: Using Smart Technology to Make Your Home More Accessible

So, you have scored housing abroad. Congrats on passing one…
September 13, 2018/by Jane Sandwood

Dutch History; The oldest Tow Canal and the Amsterdamse Poort.

The Haarlemmertrekvaart is a canal between Amsterdam and Haarlem.…
September 11, 2018/by Katie Joy

Monumentendag is full of surprises this year.

During Open Monumentendag – every second weekend of September…
September 6, 2018/by Katie Joy

Love-expat: How far would you go for love?

A significant majority of the expat population is the ‘love-expats’…
September 4, 2018/by Vivian Chiona

Things to do in Haarlem this September.

It is September already and as usual, there is something for…
September 1, 2018/by Katie Joy

3 novels from around the world.

When I moved to Haarlem in 2013, one of my biggest goals was…
August 28, 2018/by Lucas Amaro García

Taalthuis – Learn Dutch in Haarlem

At Taalthuis you can follow Dutch Language courses at different…
August 27, 2018/by Katie Joy

Haarlem Talks with Marc from Barcelona.

Meet Marc from Barcelona, Spain. He is half Dutch so he already…
August 24, 2018/by Anikó Alma Szörényi

A Visit to the Museum Haarlem

Located in the southern area of the city centre, the Museum Haarlem…
August 22, 2018/by Karin Brötzner

My story of my second birth in a Dutch Hospital.

It is approximately 22:30 hours and I am shifting and turning…
August 16, 2018/by Edna Kuipers

Dutch History; Haarlem the home of the Hofjes

A hofje is a Dutch word for a courtyard with almshouses around…
August 14, 2018/by Katie Joy

Maasvlakte Beach, a paradise of its own

Every summer, our little family would venture outside Rotterdam…
August 9, 2018/by Jofelle Tesorio

The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women

Have you ever been harassed in the street? Received a crass message…
August 7, 2018/by Katie Joy

How travelling helped me to settle.

We speak to culture/travel blogger Tea Gudek Šnajdar, who talks…
August 3, 2018/by Vivian Chiona

Dutch Government is Hurting Expat Families and Losing Their Trust

The story I am about to tell you probably sounds familiar. After…
August 1, 2018/by Gala Lázaro Mur

Things to do in Haarlem this August

Whew, what a summer! And it's still going! Here are a few events…
August 1, 2018/by Katie Joy

Challenges of Expats – Summer Interview with Jessica Stazzone Manazza

While supporting ambitious professionals who recently moved abroad,…
July 31, 2018/by Rachel Smets

Haarlem Talks with Lauren.

July is an awesome summer month and we are featuring an amazing…
July 30, 2018/by Anikó Alma Szörényi

Are you looking for a school for your children?

Are you looking for a school for your children? A Dutch public…
July 30, 2018/by Thomas Pigeaud

The International School Haarlem is opening their secondary school in 2018.

The International School Haarlem (ISH) is opening their secondary…
July 25, 2018/by Katie Joy

Visiting the Biomarkt at Haarlemmer Kweektuin

Living in Haarlem it is hard not to notice the big market at…
July 24, 2018/by Karin Brötzner

Novels to better understand the Dutch

Getting to know a new culture can be difficult, especially when…
July 19, 2018/by Lucas Amaro García

A child or a dog? A decision of millennial’s.

A close friend, a successful journalist, an attractive girl and…
July 17, 2018/by Anna Bilenka

Dutch History; Anthony Fokker, the Haarlem mechanic who changed the face of WWI.

Anthony Fokker, also known as the Flying Dutchman, built his…
July 12, 2018/by Katie Joy

Get the Most from Haarlem — Rent a Boat at Greenjoy!

As 98% of Dutch people can swim and sailing a boat is an easy…
July 10, 2018/by Anna Bilenka

3 road trips with kids to make from the netherlands part 3 Germany

Its summer and you're probably thinking about taking the family…
July 5, 2018/by Gala Lázaro Mur

6 tips on how to make friends

Leaving your friends and support network behind can be one of…
July 3, 2018/by Vivian Chiona

Things to do in Haarlem this July

Summer is finally here and July is packed full of activities!…
July 1, 2018/by Katie Joy

Propositioned by older men

He then proceeds to wink at me. The man looks at least 70! This…
June 28, 2018/by Edna Kuipers

Tips to stay motivated anywhere in the world.

Are you truly enjoying your experience abroad and completely…
June 26, 2018/by Rachel Smets

An intimate, wonderful world of Circus Sijm

There’s magic in a traditional circus that can’t be topped…
June 21, 2018/by Jofelle Tesorio

Haarlem Talks with Kate D’Anvers

It’s officially summertime! It is so great to sit outside in…
June 19, 2018/by Anikó Alma Szörényi

Dutch History; Henry Hope, the American who picked Haarlem for his pleasure Palace.

Henry Hope (1735–1811) was an Amsterdam merchant banker born…
June 14, 2018/by Katie Joy

Circus SIJM is back in Haarlem with expatsHaarlem reader’s discount!

Circus SIJM will be performing in HAARLEM from June 13 untill…
June 12, 2018/by Arianna

3 road trips with kids to make from Netherlands part 2 Belgium

No matter if you are planning a break for a weekend or your summer…
June 12, 2018/by Gala Lázaro Mur

In search of home.

Home, Charles Dickens writes, is a word stronger than a magician…
June 7, 2018/by Vivian Chiona

Haarlem’s Top Coworking Spaces

Expats who engage in remote work have the benefit of…
June 5, 2018/by Jane Sandwood

Things to do in Haarlem this June

After the warmest May on record, we now enter June. Will the…
May 31, 2018/by Katie Joy

What is in a name?

Adolf is aloof, boring and probably has a hidden agenda. Geraldine…
May 31, 2018/by Edna Kuipers

Suri-where?

Why would anyone go to Suriname if you’re not a nostalgic Dutch…
May 29, 2018/by Jofelle Tesorio

9 Tips to Beat Homesickness

It can be difficult adjusting to a new environment and homesickness…
May 24, 2018/by Rachel Smets

Haarlem Talks with Alice from Italy.

Meet Alice, originally from Italy but she has been travelling…
May 22, 2018/by Anikó Alma Szörényi

The Appelparade with Haarlem Foodies.

Around Haarlem, there is plenty of food events. But where can…
May 17, 2018/by Katie Joy

Finding Handiwork Experts In Haarlem

When something goes wrong in the home, it can be tempting to…
May 15, 2018/by Jane Sandwood

3 road trips with kids to make from the Netherlands part 1 France

Spring is already here and I am sure you have already started…
May 10, 2018/by Gala Lázaro Mur

When expat worries become sleepless nights.

“I can’t sleep.” “I don’t sleep through the night.”…
May 8, 2018/by Vivian Chiona

5th May: Liberation Day and festival

Following directly on from Remembrance Day, 5 May is a national…
May 5, 2018/by Arianna

Dutch History; William the Silent. How the Prince of Orange became an outlaw.

William the Silent or more commonly known as William of Orange…
May 3, 2018/by Katie Joy

Things to do in Haarlem this May

Its now May in Haarlem and there are lots of things to do!

On…
May 1, 2018/by Katie Joy

Tulip fields in Holland: where and when to go?

Every year, 2 million tourists come to Holland to see the Tulip…
May 1, 2018/by Anna Bilenka

VIDEO: Bloemencorso Haarlem 2018

Wasn't the flower parade this year in Haarlem lovely? We managed…
April 26, 2018/by BR Pictures

What To Do When You Start Doubting Everything.

There you are, in a new country. You decided to live abroad and…
April 26, 2018/by Rachel Smets

Haarlem Talks with author Buan Boonaca.

Spring is absolutely here finally! It seems like we can say goodbye…
April 24, 2018/by Anikó Alma Szörényi

Mud Masters Obstacle Run 2018

Doing Mud Masters is one for the bucket list. A day full of mud,…
April 20, 2018/by Arianna

Why Go Vegetarian Or Vegan In Haarlem?

Does the sound of sauteed spinach or roast fennel send your senses…
April 19, 2018/by Jane Sandwood

Genieten—go enjoy yourself!

On a recent trip to Suriname, the only Dutch-speaking country…
April 17, 2018/by Jofelle Tesorio

Wine tip: Est! Est !! Est !!!

Est! Est !! Est !!! di Montefiascone is an unforgettable name…
April 14, 2018/by Arianna

Is social media making us more lonely?

Have you ever felt you can’t wait to get back on your device…
April 12, 2018/by Vivian Chiona

Dutch History; Corrie ten Boom, how a watchmaker turned into a hero.

Corrie ten Boom was the first licensed female watchmaker in the…
April 10, 2018/by Katie Joy

New York Deli: Food and Live comedy

On Haarlem Foodies we gave in February  a preview of this…
April 6, 2018/by Arianna

Rokjesdag 2018

Saturday 7 april will be the first "ROKJESDAG" of 2018. What…
April 6, 2018/by Arianna

Common Housing Scams You Might Encounter As An Expat

Real estate fraud or scams is a big concern of the government…
April 5, 2018/by Jane Sandwood

Ever wondered what is Pilates and how it started?

Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the 20th century.…
April 3, 2018/by Tamara Cook

Things to do in Haarlem this April

From Spring Gardens to Kings Day, we got you covered this month!…
April 2, 2018/by Katie Joy

How to spend summer in Holland and survive?

When I just moved to Holland, my expats' friends told me I would…
March 29, 2018/by Anna Bilenka

Shopping in Haarlem: 10 baby gifts to make mums happy

After talking to different mums about their must-have baby items,…
March 27, 2018/by Gala Lázaro Mur

How to settle in smoothly abroad.

You found your way to the supermarket without taking unplanned…
March 22, 2018/by Rachel Smets

Keukenhof Spring Garden open 22 March-13 May 2018

Keukenhof, the world’s most beautiful spring garden, opens…
March 21, 2018/by Arianna

Haarlem Talks with Reni and Béci from Hungary

Meet Reni and Béci from Hungary! This month in Haarlem Talks…
March 20, 2018/by Anikó Alma Szörényi

Dutch taxes: Some tips for expats

As resident of The Netherlands expats are taxed on their worldwide…
March 19, 2018/by Vincent van Wijgerden

How to raise a bilingual child?

The problem of bilingual children is acutely felt in another…
March 15, 2018/by Anna Bilenka

How To Ensure Seniors are Safe Outdoors

Adults over the age of 65 make up approximately 16% of the total…
March 13, 2018/by Jane Sandwood

Returning home for another culture shock!

While many expats expect to experience culture shock when moving…
March 8, 2018/by Vivian Chiona

To rent: 40m2 floor near the center of Haarlem

Two rooms and private bathroom with toilet and a walk-in shower…
March 7, 2018/by Arianna

Veronica’s Funky Vintage Market

Second hand lady, men, kids clothes, shoes, jewels and more.…
March 7, 2018/by Arianna

Dutch history; Molen de Adriaan the cement mixer.

The windmill, Molen de Adriaan was built on the foundations of…
March 6, 2018/by Katie Joy

VIDEO: Frozen Haarlem

March 5, 2018/by BR Pictures

Experience Haarlemmermeer Fair 2018

Get information, meet services and businesses, attend free workshops…
March 1, 2018/by Arianna

Things to do in Haarlem this March

From peeking into your neighbour's houses and the expats Haarlem…
March 1, 2018/by Katie Joy

VIDEO: Snow in Haarlem!

Haarlem received its second dusting of snow today, but do you…
February 28, 2018/by BR Pictures

Pros and cons of giving birth in the Netherlands

I became a new mum recently, and one of the first things I wondered…
February 27, 2018/by Gala Lázaro Mur

Amber Alert, help find Baby Hannah Simons!

A 6-month-old baby was kidnapped today (Feb 26th) in a supermarket…
February 26, 2018/by Katie Joy

VIDEO: expatsHaarlem Kids Carnival

Highlights of the Kids Carnival. Enjoy!



 

You…
February 25, 2018/by BR Pictures

Thursday real feel temperature: -17C degrees

Freezing winds from Siberia are blowing into the Netherlands…
February 25, 2018/by Arianna

Cruising the Stages of Adjustment abroad

Expats almost always go through a period of adjustment when settling…
February 22, 2018/by Rachel Smets

Haarlem Talks with Giulia from Italy.

This is the second month of the new year and it is time to meet…
February 21, 2018/by Anikó Alma Szörényi

Do Dutch people use tissues?

The other day I read a very interesting post on a Facebook Expats…
February 20, 2018/by Edna Kuipers

Sharenting – the overshare of children on social media.

For many, having a baby is an occasion to be celebrated. But…
February 15, 2018/by Tracy Rozemeijer-Sexton

Video: Haarlems New Year Comedy Night and Drink 2018.

Watch our video of the New Year Comedy Night and Drinks, what…
February 14, 2018/by BR Pictures

Dutch History; the gruesome murder of prime minister Johan de Witt.

After a disastrous defeat in the 'raamjaar', Johan de Witt and…
February 13, 2018/by Katie Joy

How The Elderly Can Build Their Wealth

The Dutch government encourages seniors to live independently…
February 8, 2018/by Jane Sandwood

Myths and Truths about Sex in long term relationships

Though sex is not the only ingredient to a happy relationship,…
February 6, 2018/by Vivian Chiona

Geluksroute Haarlem 2018

Geluksroute (Happiness Route) is a relaxed way of sharing happiness,…
February 3, 2018/by Arianna

Speed course bitcoin and blockchain

Heard of the new buzz words and want to know more about it? Join…
February 2, 2018/by Arianna

Write it down! Dreams vs Plans.

I have never believed in wish lists, although I write them since…
February 1, 2018/by Anna Bilenka

Create goals that you WILL achieve! Learn HOW.

· What will you be doing in 10 years?
· Where would you like…
January 30, 2018/by Rachel Smets

Haarlem Talks; with Philipp from Germany

Welcome to the Haarlem Talks in 2018! This is the first interview…
January 25, 2018/by Anikó Alma Szörényi

From a Language of Criticism to one of Compassion and Connection

I grew up with loving parents. Of course, they weren’t perfect,…
January 25, 2018/by Cara Crisler
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