Lifestyle: Living, Leisure, Work and Wellness

internet safety guide

The Empowering Internet Safety Guide for Women

Have you ever been harassed in the street? Received a crass message…
travel

How travelling helped me to settle.

We speak to culture/travel blogger Tea Gudek Šnajdar, who talks…
30% ruling

Dutch Government is Hurting Expat Families and Losing Their Trust

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The story I am about to tell you probably sounds familiar. After…
Haarlem

Things to do in Haarlem this August

Whew, what a summer! And it's still going! Here are a few events…
expats

Challenges of Expats – Summer Interview with Jessica Stazzone Manazza

While supporting ambitious professionals who recently moved abroad,…
Haarlem talks

Haarlem Talks with Lauren.

July is an awesome summer month and we are featuring an amazing…
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…
greenjoy

Get the Most from Haarlem — Rent a Boat at Greenjoy!

As 98% of Dutch people can swim and sailing a boat is an easy…
friends

6 tips on how to make friends

Leaving your friends and support network behind can be one of…
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

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…
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…
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…