Lifestyle: Living, Leisure, Work and Wellness

Greg Shapiro's new solo show: DUTCH TO THE RESCUE.expatsHaarlem

DUTCH TO THE RESCUE with Greg Shapiro

GREG SHAPIRO, Comedian. American. Dutchman. The voice of Trump…
Circus performer out of danger after fall from great height in HaarlemUnsplash

Circus performer out of danger after fall from great height in Haarlem

During a performance at the Christmas Circus Haarlem last night,…
Fireworks Old and New Year's Eve in HaarlemPexels

Fireworks Old and New Year's Eve in Haarlem

As of Old and New Year's Eve 2023, there will be a ban on fireworks…
Oliebollen, a Dutch New Year's tradition

Oliebollen, a Dutch New Year's tradition

It is a Dutch tradition to eat 'oliebollen' on New Year's Day.…

New Year's plunge

Those crazy Dutch! Once you survived Sinterklaas, Christmas and…
Christmas metalexpatshaarlem

White Christmas? Black Metal! 🤘

As the holiday season approaches, you can't escape the constant…
Christmas Carols 2022 in HaarlemDavid Beale

Christmas Carols 2022 in Haarlem

It's time for Christmas Carols again, on Saturday 24 December…
bubble trouble xmas

Bubble trouble to... fizz into the new year!

Sparkles and bubbles are the musts of Christmas holidays, especially…
Launch: new Haarlem song Ze Heeft Me Betoverd

Launch: new Haarlem song Ze Heeft Me Betoverd

Ze Heeft Me Betoverd / She Has Enchanted Me is an ode by singer-songwriter…
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Christmas from home in Haarlem: shining light on an Irish tradition

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Making sure there is a candle flickering in the window is one…

How to land a job in Haarlem as a newcomer

The Netherlands ranks 4th on the list of best countries for working…
Haarlem Xmas Comedy 2022

Haarlem Xmas Comedy 2022

The STAND-UP COMEDY SHOW for the HOLIDAY SEASON. Join the Haarlem…
Santa Run Haarlem 2022

Santa Run Haarlem 2022

3 kilometer fun-run through downtown Haarlem. Run, hop or walk…
December Events in Haarlem

December Events in Haarlem

Gevulde Speculaas uit het Grote Sinterklaas Kookboek

Gevulde Speculaas uit het Grote Sinterklaas Kookboek (Dutch)

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Sint is in het land en dat vieren wij. Met een enorme plak gevulde…
Christmas market Haarlem

Haarlem Christmas market now largest in the country

This year's Haarlem Christmas Market will take place on December…
Mama Comedy

Mama Comedy

Join us on Saturday 19 November at Mama Gaia Haarlem for our…
Events Haarlem November

expatsHaarlem Events November 2022

Saturday Fun October

Haarlem Comedy Factory - Saturday Fun Saturday 22 October

Join us for the best Saturday night laughs and giggles!  We…
SWIM TO FIGHT CANCERSWIM TO FIGHT CANCER

SWIM TO FIGHT CANCER

Deliver a relevant swim performance. Get sponsored by all your…
Schiphol queues:

Schiphol queues: flight cancellations and four hour delays

Queues are building again at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport after…
Stand strong at Trojan Power Academy this FallexpatsHaarlem

Stand strong at Trojan Power Academy this Fall

Stand strong, feel good about yourself and be confident this…
Mastering CreativityUnsplash

Mastering Creativity

‘’Creative’’, is never a word I used to describe myself.…
Finding sustainable fashion in Haarlem

Finding sustainable fashion in Haarlem

Every year we throw away 92 million tonnes of clothing, and in…
Fiesta Latina

Fiesta Latina

Enjoy summer food, drinks and vibes and that lovely Latin feeling…

Summer Comedy

Our Summer Comedy show will feature experienced and upcoming…
The Municipality of Haarlem warns citizens to watch out for caterpillars.Unsplash

Processionary caterpillars danger in Haarlem

The Municipality of Haarlem warns citizens to watch out…
The first non-alcoholic liquor store Nix & Nix opened is a success. Now there are two shops and several pop-up locations during the holidays.Unsplash

Haarlem alcohol-free liquor store Nix & Nix ready to expand

The Haarlem non-alcoholic liquor store Nix & Nix has raised…
Haarlem Comedy Factory - Saturday FunHaarlem Comedy Factory

Haarlem Comedy Factory - Saturday Fun

Join us for the best Saturday night laughs and giggles.…
Luilak 2022

Luilak 2022

Luilak is a non-Christian festival that is usually celebrated…