Geluksroute Haarlem

expatsHaarlem participates in the Geluksroute / Happiness Route Haarlem

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“Happiness is only real, when shared” – Christopher McCandless…
A Single Life

Dutch short animated film A Single Life wins Oscar nomination (+ trailer)

The Dutch short animation film A Single Life has been nominated…
energy label

The energy label is mandatory! (from 01 januari 2015)

What is an energy label? An energy label shows how energy efficient…
Challenges of Expats – Interview of the month January (Photo: Livia Maria Galassi)

Challenges of Expats – Interview of the month January

In my goal to support expats, I started regular interviews, bringing…

ProefPark Haarlem indoor winter edition!

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After two successful summer editions from ProefPark the time…
Vijfhoek Jopen Festival Photo Walk - Selected photos and feedback (Photo: Lybil Ber)

Vijfhoek Jopen Festival Photo Walk – Selected photos and feedback

Haarlem! The popular quarter De Vijfhoek in Haarlem, the Jopen…
Declaration of Independent Contractor Status (VAR)

Declaration of Independent Contractor Status (VAR)

Are you working in the Netherlands as a self-employed professional…
Thirty percent ruling

30% ruling

The 30% reimbursement ruling (better known as the 30% ruling)…

Rental house of the month: Wagenweg

Wagenweg, Haarlem
expatsHaarlem proudly presents: expatsHaarlem Housing

expatsHaarlem proudly presents: expatsHaarlem Housing

The expatsHaarlem Housing section is the latest service of expatsHaarlem.…

Remember Me: not your everyday holiday movie

Ho ho ho! As the days of Christmas are creeping up against…
Christmas Commercial AH (Albert Heijn) from Bloemendaal and Overveen

Christmas Commercial AH (Albert Heijn) from Bloemendaal and Overveen

The Christmas Commercial is recorded in "our" Bloemendaal and…
Barbary Fig Seed Oil - The New "It" Oil

Barbary Fig Seed Oil – The New “It” Oil

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(Face) oil is a heavenly experience for the skin. No wonder the…

CtheCity

CtheCity is an amazing experience where you have the opportunity to…
Dutch lessons for kids on funny DVDs - watch this video: animals

Dutch lessons for kids on funny DVDs

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Effective and funny Dutch teaching program for kids - and adults…

Serious Request 2014: a glass house, 3 guys, no food. This year on Grote Markt.

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Serious Request Unless you just freshly came off the boat or…

expatsHaarlem Christmas AperiParty

It’s the time of the year again….. Sinterklaas, Christmas,…

The first Sand Hotel opens in the Netherlands

You've heard of the ice hotels that have recently opened in cold…
In 2020 no chocolate anymore

In 2020 no chocolate anymore

Bad news for all chocoholics: in 2020 there will be no chocolate…
Exploring and Experiencing Emotions in Frans Hals Museum (Photo: Frans Hals Museum)

Exploring and Experiencing Emotions in Frans Hals Museum Exhibition

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Concerning the exhibit “Emotions – Painted Feelings in the…
Successful first Haarlem Photo Club exhibition & lecture "Abandoned & Captured"

Successful first Haarlem Photo Club exhibition & lecture “Abandoned & Captured”

On Sunday, October 26th our first photo exhibition & lecture…
Our Haarlem Photo Club member in the Worldwide Photo Walk top 10 winners! (Photo: Daniela Muente)

Our Haarlem Photo Club member in the Worldwide Photo Walk top 10 winners!

Our Haarlem Photo Club member Daniela Muente made it to the Scott…
ESPRESSO LOUNGE: COOL!

ESPRESSO LOUNGE: COOL!

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Espresso Lounge opened its doors in the Kleine Houtstraat in…

Renting a place: What fees you should (not) pay your mediator.

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When you're renting a house using a real estate agent or an intermediate…
Book Review: “Rembrandt and Kiki Move to the Netherlands” / “Rembrandt and Kiki Verhuizen naar Nederland”

Book Review: “Rembrandt and Kiki Move to the Netherlands” / “Rembrandt and Kiki Verhuizen naar Nederland”

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This new book on the bilingual block is the first of a planned…
Dutchies go for YELLOW!

Dutchies go for yellow!

Dutchies go for yellow! How? BEER "De gele rakker", "oudgeel…
ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME

All roads lead to Rome

The first thing that struck me when I landed at Schiphol Airport, six…
I know you mean well but perhaps you might want to try these lines instead (Photo: Shutterstock)

I know you mean well but perhaps you might want to try these lines instead

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I didn't realize I have been riding on a dark cloud to strangers,…
Primary school in the Netherlands (Photo: Arianna Ardia)

Primary school in the Netherlands

Compulsory education under Dutch law applies to children of all…