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SWIM TO FIGHT CANCER
Deliver a relevant swim performance. Get sponsored by all your…
September 13, 2022/by AriannaSchiphol queues: flight cancellations and four hour delays
Queues are building again at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after…
September 12, 2022/by AriannaStand strong at Trojan Power Academy this Fall
Stand strong, feel good about yourself and be confident this…
September 11, 2022/by AriannaMastering Creativity
‘’Creative’’, is never a word I used to describe myself.…
September 10, 2022/by Aissatou DialloFinding sustainable fashion in Haarlem
Every year we throw away 92 million tonnes of clothing, and in…
August 25, 2022/by Jennifer DeeLet’s talk about hometowns: Montpellier, France
Capitals, cities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods. We all come…
July 31, 2022/by Christina KambanellaFiesta Latina
Enjoy summer food, drinks and vibes and that lovely Latin feeling…
July 14, 2022/by AriannaLake swimming: Haarlem’s natural watering holes
When the temperatures soar, what a better way to keep cool than…
July 14, 2022/by Carmel McNamaraJULY EVENTS IN HAARLEM
July 3, 2022/by AriannaSummer Comedy
Our Summer Comedy show will feature experienced and upcoming…
July 3, 2022/by AriannaNorth Holland village vibes
Let’s talk villages! This is the first in a series of articles…
July 2, 2022/by Dan GlasstetterProcessionary caterpillars danger in Haarlem
The Municipality of Haarlem warns citizens to watch out…
June 17, 2022/by AriannaHaarlem alcohol-free liquor store Nix & Nix ready to expand
The Haarlem non-alcoholic liquor store Nix & Nix has raised…
June 17, 2022/by AriannaHaarlem Comedy Factory – Saturday Fun
Join us for the best Saturday night laughs and giggles.…
June 16, 2022/by AriannaNoord-Holland bus strike this Saturday June 11th
The strikes in regional public transport are hitting Noord-Holland…
June 10, 2022/by AriannaDutch flags with a school bag explained
These days walking around you will notice the national Dutch…
June 9, 2022/by AriannaAn expat’s guide to arranging a Haarlem wedding
The Netherlands is now home to 75,000 expats, many of whom have…
June 8, 2022/by Jennifer DeeStripdagen Haarlem 2022
Stripdagen Haarlem is the festival for comics magazines in the…
June 4, 2022/by AriannaLuilak 2022
Luilak is a non-Christian festival that is usually celebrated…
June 3, 2022/by AriannaHow I became a ‘digital nomad’ while having a day job
Starting from working full-time, I went through 3 stages to become…
June 3, 2022/by Rachel SmetsFunny Ladies Comedy Show
The popular Comedy on Top of Haarlem at DeDakkas…
May 24, 2022/by AriannaTraveling on a budget
With the number of sunny days increasing, the temperatures rising…
May 23, 2022/by Angeles MercadoThe program of The Housing & Career Event this Saturday 21 May in De Koepel in Haarlem is complete!
The program of The Housing & Career Event this Saturday 21…
May 18, 2022/by AriannaWorkshops, Presentations and Show at Haarlem &Haarlemmermeer Housing & Career Event 2022
May 18, 2022/by AriannaHousing & Career Event 2022
Get information, meet services and businesses, attend free workshops…
May 13, 2022/by AriannaKoepel Comedy
GREG SHAPIRO, one of the best comedians in the Netherlands,…
May 13, 2022/by Arianna4th & 5th May: Remembrance Day and Liberation Day
The Netherlands is unique among the other European countries…
May 4, 2022/by AriannaHaarlem Tax Event 2022
Learn how the Dutch tax system works and how to file your Dutch…
April 18, 2022/by AriannaHaarlem Comedy Factory – Mama Comedy
Join us on Saturday 23 April at Mama Gaia for the very first…
April 18, 2022/by AriannaI’m so busy…
Have you noticed how often people say they’re ”so busy”?…
April 17, 2022/by Rachel SmetsHolding the fort abroad: Tips for solo parents
Expat parenting can bring its own unique challenges – and especially…
April 16, 2022/by Vivian ChionaEaster weekend in the Netherlands
This year the Easter weekend will be from 16 till 18…
April 13, 2022/by AriannaEASTER SPECIAL: OVEN-BAKED SALMON WITH HONEY AND MUSTARD
This is one of my most popular recipes and a guarantee for success…
April 11, 2022/by Nicoletta TavellaTORTA PASQUALINA, EASTER PIE FROM LIGURIA
At home we always eat this savory pie for Easter. It is, together…
April 11, 2022/by Nicoletta TavellaKeeping Haarlem’s bees buzzing
When it comes to bee populations, the Netherlands’ efforts…
April 11, 2022/by Jennifer DeeAPRIL EVENTS IN HAARLEM
March 29, 2022/by AriannaComedy on Top of Haarlem – Back!
Our popular standup Comedy on Top of Haarlem is back! The Haarlem…
March 29, 2022/by AriannaJoin Little Italy Event
Taste, discover and experience la Bella Italia in Haarlem on…
March 29, 2022/by AriannaLittle Italy in Concert
Roberto Galanto and Dario di Mango will give you a lovely evening…
March 29, 2022/by AriannaKing’s Day
King's day is just round the corner, this is when the whole country…
March 29, 2022/by Katie JoyDouble Saturday Fun Comedy this March in Haarlem
Get a double dose of laughs this Saturday 19 March at the English…
March 14, 2022/by AriannaCan you be a freegan in Haarlem?
The world has a huge problem with food waste, and the Netherlands…
March 14, 2022/by Jennifer DeeGetting back into the dating game as an expat
So, you’ve just arrived in Haarlem, and you’re ready to expand…
March 7, 2022/by Jennifer DeeLet’s talk about hometowns: Mexico City
Capitals, cities, towns, villages, neighbourhoods. We all come…
March 6, 2022/by Christina KambanellaMARCH EVENTS IN HAARLEM
March 3, 2022/by AriannaStay fit this winter with these indoor gym essentials
Even if it’s cold and rainy outside, there’s no reason to…
March 2, 2022/by Adriana LopezFree Income Tax Webinar March
March 1, 2022/by AriannaPhotos of the HAARLEM COMEDY FACTORY COMEBACK SHOW
February 28, 2022/by AriannaLife after corporate: How to afford luxury travels almost for free.
LIVING IN LUXURY HOUSES. Life after corporate, what will you…
February 28, 2022/by Rachel SmetsThe best universities in Haarlem to study science & technology
There is an increasing number of families and individuals moving…
February 26, 2022/by Jennifer DeeBavo tower turns blue and yellow for Ukraine
The tower of the Grote or Sint Bavo Church on the Grote Markt…
February 25, 2022/by AriannaFinding your why (& why having a purpose helps)
What is my purpose in life? What makes me happy? Should I be…
February 22, 2022/by Vivian ChionaExpat Cinema: Memoria
The Schuur presents on March 6h in collaboration with expatsHaarlem…
February 21, 2022/by Fiona McGeever3 steps to reopen the Netherlands
The Netherlands is going to open up. Not all at once, but…
February 16, 2022/by AriannaStormy weather ahead due to storms Dudley and Eunice
Storms Dudley and Eunice are coming and you can feel it clearly…
February 15, 2022/by AriannaHaarlem Comedy Factory Comeback Edition
The Haarlem Comedy Factory is back! We are so happy to invite…
February 14, 2022/by AriannaSaint Valentine cocktail
An elegant cocktail, David Wondrich's Saint Valentine is a simple…
February 13, 2022/by AriannaValentine’s Day in the Netherlands
Amidst the grey and rainy Dutch winter comes Valentine’s Day,…
February 13, 2022/by AriannaMost Dutch coronavirus measures to be lifted from February 18
On Thursday evening, the Dutch government confirmed reports that…
February 12, 2022/by AriannaCycle routes: Navigating the Fietsroute Knooppunt system
Getting on your bike and pedaling to the supermarket or into…
February 11, 2022/by Dan GlasstetterThe Ultimate Guide to Improve your Home Office Setup and Boost your Productivity
Recently, the concept of working from home has become more prevalent,…
February 9, 2022/by Adriana LopezFEBRUARY EVENTS IN HAARLEM
February 7, 2022/by AriannaClimb the tower of the cathedral
Making your way through spiral staircases, vaults, church bells,…
February 5, 2022/by AriannaFree Dutch Income Tax Webinar February 22
February 5, 2022/by AriannaTransform your home, not your lifestyle
Emerging lifestyles are transforming the way we interact with…
February 2, 2022/by Angeles MercadoGoodbye my friend: The break-up letter
It is demeaning and dis-empowering to keep on ingratiating yourself…
January 31, 2022/by Edna KuipersFree 10-minute tax consultation for expatsHaarlem readers
January 31, 2022/by Arianna5 rookie mistakes to avoid before you quit your corporate job
You’re ready to quit your corporate job, but you want to make…
January 29, 2022/by Rachel SmetsPress conference: most coronavirus restrictions relaxed until 10pm
From 5am tomorrow morning, a number of corona measures will be…
January 25, 2022/by AriannaBars, restaurants, cinemas and theatres set to open until 10pm
Cabinet wants hospitality & catering business and the cultural…
January 24, 2022/by AriannaYes/no stickers to be replaced by online junk and advertising mail register
From 1 January 2023, the registration of every household whether…
January 20, 2022/by AriannaFast delivery services triple client base in 2021
The fast delivery market is growing turbulently in the Netherlands.…
January 19, 2022/by AriannaHelping children adjust to a wonderful new life in Haarlem
The UN-sponsored World Happiness Report has named the Netherlands…
January 18, 2022/by Jennifer DeeGoede voornemens: New Year’s Resolutions for the Dutch
New year, new me. Or as they would say in the Netherlands: ‘Nieuwe…
January 18, 2022/by TaalthuisMore hospitality sector protest actions after saturday success
Cafes and restaurants all over the Netherlands opened their doors…
January 16, 2022/by AriannaShops, gyms and hairdressers reopen on Saturday 15 January
Although more than 200,000 people are now testing positive…
January 15, 2022/by AriannaPermanent pitches in Haarlem
At a number of locations in Haarlem, permanent pitches have become…
January 14, 2022/by AriannaStore Your Seasonal Décor Like A Pro
Cooler temps mean the holidays are coming and bringing with them…
January 10, 2022/by Adriana LopezBody of missing Sam found in Leidsevaart
The family of Sam Hooftman (17) from Overveen confirms that…
January 8, 2022/by AriannaEpiphany celebrations
Many Christians around the world annually celebrate Epiphany…
January 4, 2022/by AriannaThe 8 books I loved in 2021
Old and new, fiction and real, funny and sad, these are my favourite…
December 31, 2021/by Christina KambanellaTrain smart: The fitness of the future!
Here we are again, January. The time of the year you feel the…
December 27, 2021/by Sophie van AanholtOliebollen, a Dutch New Year’s tradition
It is a Dutch tradition to eat 'oliebollen' on New Year's Day.…
December 27, 2021/by AriannaChristmas from home in Haarlem: shining light on an Irish tradition
Making sure there is a candle flickering in the window is one…
December 20, 2021/by Carmel McNamaraCOVID-19: The Unwanted Christmas Guest
I have such fond memories of Christmas time. Growing up, I would…
December 20, 2021/by Jennifer CakirA festive Dutch lesson for Christmas lovers
Ho, ho, ho! Christmas is here! The – normally – most wonderful…
December 19, 2021/by Lucile CourtinLockdown in the Netherlands to buy time ahead of Omicron surge
The Netherlands is going back into lockdown from Sunday morning…
December 19, 2021/by AriannaEvening lockdown prolonged untill 2022, primary schools to shut a week early before Christmas
December 15, 2021/by AriannaExpat 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.
December 12, 2021/by AriannaNew 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.
December 11, 2021/by AriannaINTERVIEW: Xavier is learning Dutch with Taalthuis
There was once a Frenchman, who was learning Dutch. He didn’t…
December 9, 2021/by Lucile CourtinFree 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.
December 7, 2021/by AriannaDecember Events in Haarlem
December 3, 2021/by AriannaLong-distance relationship: Is it for you?
December 3, 2021/by Angeles MercadoAn interview with Sinterklaas
December 3, 2021/by Simon WoolcotSinterklaas versus Santa Claus
They both work in the same sector, wear red, and have a big white…
December 2, 2021/by AriannaHow to Clean Antique Furniture and Décor
Keeping things nice and clean is an important part of good home…
December 1, 2021/by AriannaHow to Remove Humidity from Your Furniture and Textiles
Humidity is the presence of moisture in the air, and it can lead…
December 1, 2021/by Adriana LopezEXPAT CINEMA: The Hand of God
November 29, 2021/by AriannaEvening closures and stricter anticorona measures during the day
The Netherlands will shut down from 5pm to 5am, apart from…
November 27, 2021/by Arianna