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Haarlem’s autumn festival 2021!
You can see the complete schedule for Haarlem's Autumn Festival…
October 15, 2021/by Christina KambanellaWe are great, but how many are we?
Yes, us expats are interesting and fun and adventurous and brave,…
October 12, 2021/by Christina KambanellaWhat to do this autumn in & out of Haarlem
The average autumn temperature in the Netherlands is a balmy…
October 5, 2021/by Jennifer DeeAre you feeling safe in your relationships?
To connect with others, it’s often important that we feel safe…
September 28, 2021/by Vivian ChionaEnjoy autumn in Haarlem’s nature
Autumn with its beautiful colours and invigorating breeze makes…
September 17, 2021/by Jennifer DeeNetherlands to reopen further with coronavirus entry pass
As of 25 September, we no longer have to stay 1.5 metres…
September 16, 2021/by AriannaJoel lives in Haarlem. Joel is sad. Joel is funny. Joel wrote a book.
So who is Joel Azulay? Joel is your neighbour who takes the dog…
September 6, 2021/by Christina KambanellaEMOTIONAL EATING: WHY IT HAPPENS AND HOW TO MAKE THE SHIFT
Do you eat when you feel stressed, sad, happy, lonely, bored…
August 28, 2021/by Vivian ChionaHow To Start Working Out In Haarlem After A Long Break
The Netherlands has been recently ranked as the 15th healthiest…
August 24, 2021/by Jennifer DeeBack to school!
If you’re a parent, you’ll be more than aware that children…
August 22, 2021/by AriannaOrdering free COVID self-tests
The Dutch government has announced that between 10 August and…
August 22, 2021/by AriannaCoronavirus vaccinations without appointment
Have you not been vaccinated against COVID-19 yet but do you…
August 18, 2021/by AriannaNo restrictions for on-site learning but other measures against COVID-19 extended
This week saw the 22 millionth dose of vaccine administered.…
August 16, 2021/by AriannaWar Paint For Men opens world’s first men’s makeup store
Men’s beauty brand War Paint for Men opened the world’s…
August 16, 2021/by AriannaWorld Heritage Committee deletes Liverpool from UNESCO’s World Heritage List
The World Heritage Committee, holding its 44th session in…
August 12, 2021/by AriannaChecklist entering or returning to the Netherlands from abroad – August 2021
Good preparation is important for your return trip to the Netherlands.…
August 9, 2021/by AriannaSUMMER COURSES DUTCH: ONLINE AND FACE TO FACE
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August 8, 2021/by AriannaThe butterfly effect: A butterfly can flap its wings in a park in the Netherlands, and you get people visiting it.
The Netherlands with many picturesque cities around its canals…
July 31, 2021/by Christina KambanellaUnderstanding Non-Emergency Healthcare In Haarlem
The Dutch healthcare system is one of the best in the world,…
July 27, 2021/by Jennifer DeeWhich nationalities have the biggest and the smallest penises?
Even if you don't want to admit it, you are curious about the…
July 21, 2021/by Christina Kambanella“You are the hosts of death!”, said the leading Greek professor of international fame Theodosis Tassios to the unvaccinated.
Professor Theodosis Tassios described the vaccine deniers as…
July 12, 2021/by Christina KambanellaOrganizing Your Wedding In Haarlem
Every year, 130,000 people get married in the Netherlands.…
July 6, 2021/by Jennifer DeeA free virtual vacation game. Enjoy!
I just discovered a way to go on virtual vacation and gain some useful knowledge at the same time!
July 5, 2021/by Christina KambanellaCoronavirus in the Netherlands: what changes from June 26
From June 26 most of the coronavirus measures in the Netherlands…
June 26, 2021/by AriannaFirst Tik-Tok-Museum in The Netherlands
Since June 5th the Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam presents…
June 25, 2021/by Julia DerksenWhat’s that noise coming from the painting?
Imagine you are lying on the couch, thinking about the beauty…
June 25, 2021/by Jelle Passchier5 delicious cocktails that stand the test of time
They are called classic cocktails because they were created in…
June 19, 2021/by Christina KambanellaREPATRIATION: Will I ever feel that I belong somewhere?
I love the concept of “Cultureland”. It expresses the essence…
June 10, 2021/by Vivian ChionaAre you stuck? Here are 7 steps to create the life you desire.
Are you fed up working hard every day? Do you want to finally…
May 29, 2021/by Rachel SmetsProof that the corona-vaccine works
The age of corona patients admitted to hospital is shooting down.…
May 25, 2021/by Christina KambanellaAre you in a toxic relationship with your smartphone?
Smartphones have become an accepted part of our personal and…
May 24, 2021/by Vivian ChionaPentecost 2021 in Holland
Something that intrigued me ever since I first arrived in Holland…
May 23, 2021/by AriannaArt in Haarlem: Just like the flowers, Galerie Bloemendaal is coming back to us this month!
Finally, the Galerie Bloemendaal reopens after five months with…
May 17, 2021/by Christina KambanellaBest holiday parks in the Netherlands for an unforgettable summer
Summer holidays are around the corner! If you are already thinking…
May 13, 2021/by Gala Lázaro MurAre you a woman over 30? It’s time to celebrate… you, with a special photo-shoot!
Get ready to celebrate your amazing self this May! The super-talented…
May 7, 2021/by Christina KambanellaThe number of unemployed Haarlemmers has risen
Unemployment in the Netherlands rose in 2020 for the first time…
May 4, 2021/by Christina KambanellaBavaria takes over Haarlem brewery Uiltje
Uiltje Brewing Company from Haarlem, the brewer of specialty…
May 1, 2021/by AriannaBuying a property in today’s housing market
If you are, or have recently talked to anyone who is, a prospective…
April 16, 2021/by Alison MillsDutch for Children
This Monday afternoon course is meant for children in the age…
April 15, 2021/by AriannaHow to remove guilt and worry, and move forward.
Why do we feel guilty so often or dwell on the past? Why is it…
March 27, 2021/by Rachel SmetsWonderful and safe getaways during the pandemic
Since March 2020, the Netherlands has had several different levels…
March 25, 2021/by Dan GlasstetterAneta, who won the ‘Unlike Portrait Awards’, lives in Haarlem!
I recently saw this portrait that left me speechless. The light,…
March 22, 2021/by Christina KambanellaFree new clothes while saving the environment: Start swapping!
The fashion industry has a disastrous impact on the environment.…
March 19, 2021/by Christina KambanellaDreams do come true and Dušan lives his in Haarlem!
When I met Dušan the first thing I saw was his passion for Czech…
March 15, 2021/by Christina KambanellaSo, any plans for this another-social-distancing weekend?
Although it's been a year that we’re practising social distancing,…
March 12, 2021/by Vivian ChionaInternational Women’s Day: 12 remarkable Haarlemmer women!
March 8 is the International Women's Day and here in Expats Haarlem…
March 8, 2021/by Christina KambanellaThe year of corona: Dutch superiority – Superior failure
In the Netherlands if we are better at something, we like international…
March 4, 2021/by Christina KambanellaNew CBS report tracks Dutch government’s climate targets
February has had its fare share of extreme weather scenarios…
March 1, 2021/by Carmel McNamaraIs your job making you sick? Stop pretending and take action!
Is your job making you sick? Do you feel trapped in your 9-5…
February 28, 2021/by Rachel SmetsAmsterdam’s Tuschinski most beautiful cinema in the world
Amsterdam’s Tuschinski Theatre has been named the most beautiful…
February 28, 2021/by AriannaOnline retail turnover increased by over 92 percent
Online sales were 92.1 percent higher in January than in the…
February 27, 2021/by AriannaCorona: rules for shops in the 1.5 metre society
From 3 March all non-essential shops may offer shopping by appointment.…
February 27, 2021/by AriannaMore breathing space in lockdown, but caution remains
The coronavirus measures are testing everyone’s resilience,…
February 24, 2021/by AriannaDutch turn to live-stream webcams during curfew
The national coronavirus curfew came into effect on January 23,…
February 14, 2021/by AriannaWhy do we love the snow so much?
There's no doubt that we are going through some weird times with…
February 8, 2021/by Christina KambanellaDutch snow? Time for Dutch mulled wine: bisschopswijn!
Finally, we had the snow storm we all have been waiting for and…
February 7, 2021/by Christina KambanellaLocal Charities Worldwide: four Haarlemmers start a revolution of giving
I don’t know about you but I am quite done getting my heart…
February 1, 2021/by Lucile CourtinBack to school: Camille and her Dutch learning journey
As an expat moving to a new country, learning the local language…
January 31, 2021/by Lucile CourtinWhen your family doesn’t support your dream
What do you do if you are lacking support from your loved ones?…
January 30, 2021/by Rachel SmetsThe tricky expat question: where is home?
Expats the world over establish themselves in new places, but…
January 25, 2021/by Vivian ChionaLockdown measures tightened including curfew
On the evening of Wednesday 20 January, prime minister Mark…
January 23, 2021/by AriannaTravel tales: moving to Morocco with a passion for photography
During this period of time when we cannot travel, let’s look…
January 20, 2021/by Katharina von KnoblochTravel 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 Arianna