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Dortmund Christmas Markets

A day trip to Dortmund Christmas Markets! When we think of the…
weekend

Open House Weekend Toneelschuur & Filmschuur

Have you always been curious about that very special building…
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Toneelschuur Haarlem ‘Language No Problem’ Theater Program September-December 2019

Toneel-en Filmschuur Haarlem offers a ‘language no problem’…
Climbing light

Climbing to the light

The extensive restoration of the cathedral is almost complete…
British Festival in Zandvoort.

British Festival Zandvoort aan Zee

Great Britain in the Netherlands for a weekend, that's the British…
Speeltuin

Best Speeltuin in Haarlem.

What kid can resist a good playground? Luckily, we can find…
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Planning a Multilingual Family

Living away from the home country, I didn’t need to take a…
CanadaJulie Smile

Our 6 weeks in Canada with a baby.

Canada, a country of big cars, big buildings, big distances.…
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Travel Ideas 2019: London with kids

If you have children and love travelling, London is the perfect…
Kids in Haarlem

Why You Should Raise Your Kids In Haarlem

The Netherlands is one of Europe's most kid-friendly countries,…
pregnancy and dismissal

Pregnancy and dismissal: what you need to know

Unfortunately, getting fired during pregnancy is a nasty situation…
birth

My story of my second birth in a Dutch Hospital.

It is approximately 22:30 hours and I am shifting and turning…
dutch school

Are you looking for a school for your children?

Are you looking for a school for your children? A Dutch public…
international school haarlem

The International School Haarlem is opening their secondary school in 2018.

The International School Haarlem (ISH) is opening their secondary…
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…
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…
child

Being an expat as a child

When I came here to the Netherlands I quickly realized that this…
Experience Haarlem Fair 2017

Video and photos Experience Haarlem Fair 2017

We are pleasured to show you the video en photos of the Experience…

Experience Haarlem Fair

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Speeches, presentations, workshops, exhibitors, kids entertainment,…
International School Haarlem

International School Haarlem has chosen Op Stoom as their childcare partner

Are you looking for an International School and English speaking…
parents

About to become Expat Parents?

Pregnancy and the bleary days of being new parents can be a tumultuous…
Housing event

Housing Event 2017 & Social Networking Drink

Planning to rent, let, buy, build sell, renovate a house? Wanting…
kindervriendelijk

Haarlem – a “kindervriendelijk” city

Once you become a parent in the Netherlands, you’ll probably…
the Haarlem International School

New Haarlem International School in September 2017

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If all goes to plan, the new Haarlem International School will…
Haarlem Connect 2016

HAARLEM CONNECT 2016: THE EVE, THE MOVIE, THE PHOTOS

It was a night full of interesting speakers, performances, the…
Interview of the month

Interview of the month November 2016

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Arriving in a new country is such a change, and  how to feel…

Haarlem Connect 2016

A night full of interesting speakers, performances, the Information…
interview

Challenges of Expats – Interview of the month February

This month I introduce you to Nadia, from South-Africa to Weesp…