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New Year’s plunge

Those crazy Dutch! Once you survived Sinterklaas, Christmas and…
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.…
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Writing Christmas cards to elderly residents

It’s the festive season and a perfect time to do a good deed…
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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…
Christmas Market Haarlem 2024

Christmas Market Haarlem 2024

From Friday, December 8 to Sunday, December 10, 2023, downtown…
To be happy, you need to understand what real happiness is.Unsplash

Happiness Is External or Internal?

To be happy, you need to understand what real happiness is. Let's…
Sinterklaas versus Santa Claus

Sinterklaas versus Santa Claus

They both work in the same sector, wear red, and have a big white…
Is Sinterklaas also celebrated in other countries?Pexels

Is Sinterklaas also celebrated in other countries?

Sinterklaas has been in the country for a while and tonight during…
GREG SHAPIRO SAVES THE CLIMATE HAARLEMFeatured photo by Gerrit de Heus.

GREG SHAPIRO SAVES THE CLIMATE IN HAARLEM

The Haarlem Comedy Factory & DeDAKKAS invite you to the newest…
December Exclusive: Special Discounted Reiki Session RatesUnsplash

December Exclusive: Special Discounted Reiki Session Rates

Unwrap the Gift of Healing this December with Cinzia Biondi's…
Dutch consumers face higher grocery bills

Dutch consumers face higher grocery bills

Prices in the Dutch retail and supermarkets are higher than elsewhere…
Most Netherlands residents worried about climate changeUnsplash

Most Netherlands residents worried about climate change

Three-quarters of Dutch concerned about impact of climate change. Adults…
Expat Movie: Perfetti Sconosciuti

Expat Movie: Perfetti Sconosciuti in Haarlem

CIAO A TUTTI! We are happy to announce our first EXPAT MOVIE…
Haarlem Comedy Factory - Saturday Fun Decemberexpatshaarlem

Haarlem Comedy Factory – Saturday Fun December

Join us for the best Saturday night laughs and giggles on Saturday…
International Pub Quiz Haarlem Decemberexpatshaarlem

International Pub Quiz Haarlem December

Show your knowledge, make some new friends, enjoy good beer and…
International Pub Quiz Haarlemexpatshaarlem

International Pub Quiz Haarlem

Show your knowledge, make some new friends, enjoy good beer and…
Discover Haarlems Heroes, Culture & Hidden gems on a tip-based walking tourexpatshaarlem

Discover Haarlems Heroes, Culture & Hidden gems on a tip-based walking tour

In this fun tour we’ll walk and talk along stunning views and…
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How can we optimize our energy usage to live a more fulfilling life

Are you tired of constantly chasing time and feeling worn out?…
Sinterklaas falls from horse while entering HaarlemArianna @expatshaarlem

Sinterklaas falls from horse while entering Haarlem.

Sinterklaas had a nasty fall during the arrival in Haarlem. That…
The Sinterklaas news startsknipsel

The Sinterklaas news starts

The Sinterklaas news can be seen again on NPO 3 from Monday 13…
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Sint Maarten’s Day

St. Martin's Day or Sint Maarten in Dutch is a popular children's…
Crafting a lantern for Sint MaartenPixabay

Crafting a lantern for Sint Maarten

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On November 11, it's Sint Maarten (Saint Martin)' s Day. Sint…
Haarlem Comedy Factory - Saturday Fun Novemberexpatshaarlem

Haarlem Comedy Factory – Saturday Fun November

Join us for the best Saturday night laughs and giggles on Saturday…
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How do you recharge and reconnect with yourself

Have you ever felt the magic of a simple walk in nature? It's…
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Kunstlijn Haarlem 2023

Kunstlijn Haarlem 2023 two weekends dedicated to art. In…
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Noord-Hollands Archief in Haarlem celebrates centenary

Noord-Hollands Archief  / The North Holland Archives in Haarlem…
Find Your Life Path in 8 Practical QuestionsUnsplash

Find Your Life Path in 8 Practical Questions

Finding your life path is a profound and personal journey, one…
AI now also takes old school photosUnsplash

AI now also takes old school photos

You now see them a lot on social media: school photos of people…
Freaky Friday Comedyexpatshaarlem

Freaky Friday Comedy

It's arriving... Freaky Friday, on Friday 13th of course ;-).…
Walk & Brunch MeetupexpatsHaarlem

Walk & Brunch Meetup

Let's start the weekend fit by walking in the green Houtpark…