About Arianna
Arianna was born in Rome, Italy and grew up mostly in Florence. When she was 18 years old she came to the Netherlands, where she remained till today. Arianna likes to make trips, discover Haarlem, taste good food, meet internationals and share experiences. Currently she is living with her hubby and 3 kids in one of the cutest little neighborhoods of Haarlem, de Vijfhoek.
Entries by Arianna
Haarlem Comedy Factory – Saturday Fun Saturday 22 October
October 22, 2022 in Lifestyle /by AriannaJoin us for the best Saturday night laughs and giggles!
SWIM TO FIGHT CANCER
September 13, 2022 in Dutch Life, Education, Expat Life, Family, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, National events, News, Trips, Wellness /by AriannaDeliver a relevant swim performance. Get sponsored by all your family, friends and colleagues and raise money for groundbreaking cancer research together with hundreds of others. Swim to fight cancer on Sunday, September 18th, 2022 in the river Spaarne in Haarlem.
Schiphol queues: flight cancellations and four hour delays
September 12, 2022 in Dutch Life, Expat Life, Haarlemmermeer, Lifestyle, News, Trips, Work /by AriannaQueues are building again at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after more than 80 flights were cancelled on Monday, September 12th, 2022.
Stand strong at Trojan Power Academy this Fall
September 11, 2022 in Dutch Life, Expat Life, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Lifestyle, News, Wellness /by AriannaStand strong, feel good about yourself and be confident this Fall.
Fiesta Latina
July 14, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Family, Food, Going out, Haarlem area events, News /by AriannaEnjoy summer food, drinks and vibes and that lovely Latin feeling in Haarlem.
Summer Comedy
July 3, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Expat Life, Going out, Haarlem area events, News /by AriannaOur Summer Comedy show will feature experienced and upcoming comedians of the international comedy scene. Join us for a Saturday night of laugther! Sunny square outside and Comedy Bar inside (so we can chill with a drink on the terrace in the break). Online ticket price: €11,00 (€ 12,73 including Eventbrite transaction costs); €15 at […]
Processionary caterpillars danger in Haarlem
June 17, 2022 in Dutch Life, Education, Expat Life, Family, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, Housing, News, Trips, Wellness /by AriannaThe Municipality of Haarlem warns citizens to watch out for caterpillars. Oak processionary caterpillars can cause health problems in humans and animals. That is why the Municipality of Haarlem and Spaarnelanden investigate every year in June whether these caterpillars are in oak trees in public spaces. Anyone who has ever had the hairs of oak […]
Haarlem alcohol-free liquor store Nix & Nix ready to expand
June 17, 2022 in Dutch Life, Expat Life, Food, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, Interview, National events, News, Reviews /by AriannaThe Haarlem non-alcoholic liquor store Nix & Nix has raised 750,000 euros in investments. The first non-alcoholic liquor store opened less than a year ago in the Grote Houtstraat in Haarlem. Now there are two shops and several pop-up locations during the holidays. Founder Wim Boekema is surprised and satisfied by the success of his […]
Haarlem Comedy Factory – Saturday Fun
June 16, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Expat Life, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Haarlemmermeer, Lifestyle, National events, News /by AriannaJoin us for the best Saturday night laughs and giggles. Five talented comedians will take to the stage to offer you a night full of laughs. Enjoy a great English spoken Comedy Night in Haarlem with upcoming comedians and new material by established comedians from the international scene. Line up: Rogier Bak, Mikaela Burch […]
Luilak 2022
June 3, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Expat Life, Family, Going out, Haarlem area events, Lifestyle, National events, News /by AriannaLuilak is a non-Christian festival that is usually celebrated on the Saturday before Pentecost. This year, the famous Luilak pot and plant market (Luilak market) will be held again in Haarlem from Friday, June 3rd, 2002 in the afternoon, but it won’t last all night. Usually Luilak plant market starts at 16:00 in the afternoon […]
Funny Ladies Comedy Show
May 24, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Expat Life, Going out, Haarlem area events, Lifestyle, News /by AriannaThe popular Comedy on Top of Haarlem at DeDakkas by the Haarlem Comedy Factory turns pink! Come and see some of the best rising female comedians of ‘the scene’ performing this Funny Ladies Comedy Show, with the skyline of Haarlem as set! Join us on the Rooftop! Comedy world is known to be masculine; most […]
The program of The Housing & Career Event this Saturday 21 May in De Koepel in Haarlem is complete!
May 18, 2022 in Culture, Education, Events, Expat Life, Family, Food, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, Housing, Interview, Lifestyle, News, Online, Reviews, Tech, Trips, Wellness, Work /by AriannaThe program of The Housing & Career Event this Saturday 21 May in De Koepel in Haarlem is complete! The program might still be broadened by a couple of more information points. With talks and information stands about Housing – Education – Health – Employment – Entrepreneurship – Finance – Relocation – Families – Going […]
Housing & Career Event 2022
May 13, 2022 in Dutch Language, Dutch Life, Expat Life, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Haarlemmermeer, Housing, Lifestyle, National events, News, Online /by AriannaGet information, meet services and businesses, attend free workshops and presentations, enjoy networking, meeting people and having fun!
Koepel Comedy
May 13, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Events, Expat Life, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, News /by AriannaGREG SHAPIRO, one of the best comedians in the Netherlands, keynote speaker and talk show host, The voice of Trump in the ‘Netherlands Second’ video with over 50 million views all over the world is coming to Haarlem!. Together with funny Anthon Ramos, hilarious Hager, and Mikalea Burch and Maeva Dolle. To give you the best […]
Haarlem Tax Event 2022
April 18, 2022 in All Dutch, Dutch Life, Education, Expat Life, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Haarlemmermeer, Housing, Lifestyle, News, Work /by AriannaLearn how the Dutch tax system works and how to file your Dutch Taxes in the Netherlands during our tax event for employees and small business owners. On Saturday 23 April, from 1:30 to 6PM. Most citizens in the Netherlands are obliged to fill out their Dutch Tax Forms by May 1st. Time to get […]
Haarlem Comedy Factory – Mama Comedy
April 18, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Expat Life, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Haarlemmermeer, News /by AriannaJoin us on Saturday 23 April at Mama Gaia for the very first edition of our special performance: MAMA COMEDY. A delicious international comedy night at one of Haarlem’s trendiest and most sustainable spots. We bring along the established names and new talents that the international scene in the Netherlands has got to offer.
Comedy on Top of Haarlem – Back!
March 29, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Going out, Haarlem area events, Lifestyle, News /by AriannaOur popular standup Comedy on Top of Haarlem is back! The Haarlem Comedy Factory & DeDAKKAS invite you for a great comedy show in English in their innovative and sustainable ”little theatre” with the skyline of Haarlem as set. Join us on the Rooftop!
Join Little Italy Event
March 29, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Language, Dutch Life, Education, Expat Life, Family, Food, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Haarlemmermeer, Lifestyle, National events, News, Trips, Wellness, Work /by AriannaTaste, discover and experience la Bella Italia in Haarlem on Saturday 9 April 2022 in Haarlem!
Little Italy in Concert
March 29, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Education, Events, Expat Life, Family, Food, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Haarlemmermeer, National events, News /by AriannaRoberto Galanto and Dario di Mango will give you a lovely evening of comedy and music artistically mixing all languages (Italian, English, Dutch) and styles. The show will be opened in Italian by Dario. After his act in English, Roberto will take the stage for a performance of Italian songs, both traditional and original, in […]
Double Saturday Fun Comedy this March in Haarlem
March 14, 2022 in Lifestyle /by AriannaGet a double dose of laughs this Saturday 19 March at the English spoken comedy nights: Haarlem Comedy Factory Saturday Fun. Get your tickets online with discount.
Free Income Tax Webinar March
March 1, 2022 in Dutch Life, Education, Expat Life, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Haarlemmermeer, Housing, News, Online, Work /by AriannaPhotos of the HAARLEM COMEDY FACTORY COMEBACK SHOW
February 28, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Expat Life, Family, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Haarlemmermeer, News, Reviews /by AriannaBavo tower turns blue and yellow for Ukraine
February 25, 2022 in Dutch Life, Education, Expat Life, Haarlem, Haarlem area events, Lifestyle, National events, News /by AriannaThe tower of the Grote or Sint Bavo Church on the Grote Markt is illuminated tonight with the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
3 steps to reopen the Netherlands
February 16, 2022 in Dutch Life, Education, Family, Food, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, News, Trips, Wellness, Work /by AriannaThe Netherlands is going to open up. Not all at once, but in 3 stages. Each stage is a big step towards full reopening, and the steps will follow each other in rapid succession. COVID-19 infection rates are high, and many people are self-isolating or self-quarantining at home. But despite the high number of cases, […]
Stormy weather ahead due to storms Dudley and Eunice
February 15, 2022 in Dutch Life, Expat Life, Going out, News /by AriannaStorms Dudley and Eunice are coming and you can feel it clearly this week. Thursday and Friday in particular promise to be two very turbulent days.
Haarlem Comedy Factory Comeback Edition
February 14, 2022 in Culture, Dutch Life, Expat Life, Going out, Haarlem, Haarlemmermeer, Lifestyle, News /by AriannaThe Haarlem Comedy Factory is back! We are so happy to invite you for a show with high-quality, international comedians, all performing in English.
Most Dutch coronavirus measures to be lifted from February 18
February 12, 2022 in Lifestyle /by AriannaOn Thursday evening, the Dutch government confirmed reports that it planned to relax a number of national coronavirus restrictions at next Tuesday’s press conference. A statement published to the government’s website briefly outlined its proposed next steps, saying they should come into effect on Friday, February 18, 2022. Th Dutch cabinet wants to extend opening […]