Haarlem

Things to do in Haarlem this July

Summer is finally here and July is packed full of activities!…
old men

Propositioned by older men

He then proceeds to wink at me. The man looks at least 70! This…
motivation

Tips to stay motivated anywhere in the world.

Are you truly enjoying your experience abroad and completely…
circus sijm

An intimate, wonderful world of Circus Sijm

There’s magic in a traditional circus that can’t be topped…
Haarlem Talks

Haarlem Talks with Kate D’Anvers

It’s officially summertime! It is so great to sit outside in…
home

In search of home.

Home, Charles Dickens writes, is a word stronger than a magician…
Haarlem

Things to do in Haarlem this June

After the warmest May on record, we now enter June. Will the…
homesickness

9 Tips to Beat Homesickness

It can be difficult adjusting to a new environment and homesickness…
Haarlem Talks

Haarlem Talks with Alice from Italy.

Meet Alice, originally from Italy but she has been travelling…
Haarlem

Things to do in Haarlem this May

Its now May in Haarlem and there are lots of things to do! On…
Tulip fields

Tulip fields in Holland: where and when to go?

Every year, 2 million tourists come to Holland to see the Tulip…
flower parade

VIDEO: Bloemencorso Haarlem 2018

Wasn't the flower parade this year in Haarlem lovely? We managed…
doubting

What To Do When You Start Doubting Everything.

There you are, in a new country. You decided to live abroad and…
Author

Haarlem Talks with author Buan Boonaca.

Spring is absolutely here finally! It seems like we can say goodbye…
lonely

Is social media making us more lonely?

Have you ever felt you can’t wait to get back on your device…
Rokjesdag

Rokjesdag 2018

Saturday 7 april will be the first "ROKJESDAG" of 2018. What…
scams

Common Housing Scams You Might Encounter As An Expat

Real estate fraud or scams is a big concern of the government…
Pilates

Ever wondered what is Pilates and how it started?

Pilates was developed by Joseph Pilates in the 20th century.…
Haarlem

Things to do in Haarlem this April

From Spring Gardens to Kings Day, we got you covered this month!…
settle in

How to settle in smoothly abroad.

You found your way to the supermarket without taking unplanned…
Haarlem talks

Haarlem Talks with Reni and Béci from Hungary

Meet Reni and Béci from Hungary! This month in Haarlem Talks…
safety seniors

How To Ensure Seniors are Safe Outdoors

Adults over the age of 65 make up approximately 16% of the total…
culture shock

Returning home for another culture shock!

While many expats expect to experience culture shock when moving…
FRozen Haarlem

VIDEO: Frozen Haarlem

Experience Haarlemmermeer

Experience Haarlemmermeer Fair 2018

Get information, meet services and businesses, attend free workshops…
Haarlem

Things to do in Haarlem this March

From peeking into your neighbour's houses and the expats Haarlem…
snow

VIDEO: Snow in Haarlem!

Haarlem received its second dusting of snow today, but do you…
giving birth

Pros and cons of giving birth in the Netherlands

I became a new mum recently, and one of the first things I wondered…
Kids Carnival

VIDEO: expatsHaarlem Kids Carnival

Highlights of the Kids Carnival. Enjoy!   You…
adjustment

Cruising the Stages of Adjustment abroad

Expats almost always go through a period of adjustment when settling…