Sinterklaas vs Santa Claus
Expats newly arrived in Netherlands should be aware of Sinterklaas vs Santa Claus (or Father Christmas) and are celebrated at different times.
Continue reading →Expats newly arrived in Netherlands should be aware of Sinterklaas vs Santa Claus (or Father Christmas) and are celebrated at different times.
Continue reading →For expat shoppers trying to find Netherlands home store malls (referred to in Dutch as woonboulevards), here are the 10 largest in the country.
Continue reading →The names of many clothing and accessory items are different in Dutch than English which can be confusing to new expats in Netherlands. See Dutch fashion terms.
Continue reading →Expats will find Netherlands jewelry shopping is not unlike in other countries. There are large Dutch jewelry retail chains and independent jewelers as well.
Continue reading →Expats in Netherlands shopping online should look for Dutch webshop trustmarks before making a purchase. This certifies the webshop offers customer guarantees.
Continue reading →For new expats in Netherlands, here are Dutch home decor brands you are likely to come across when shopping for furniture, bedding, tableware in Holland.
Continue reading →Padel in Netherlands has seen explosive growth during the past decade; 450 clubs now exist and 1500 padel courts have been built. Find out more about the sport.
Continue reading →New expat in Netherlands? Here are Dutch fashion brands you’ll see in department stores, shopping malls, High Street in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht
Continue reading →For those expat shoppers who prefer an indoor mall to the outdoor High Street, these are 10 of the Netherlands largest shopping malls or winkelcentrums.
Continue reading →Expats looking for outlet shopping in Netherlands can find info here – factory outlet malls, off-price retailers, Dutch webshops that sell closeout merchandise
Continue reading →King’s Day (or Koningsdag in Dutch) is one of two national holidays in Netherlands (the other being Liberation Day). It celebrates the monarch’s birthday.
Continue reading →With its long history, it is no surprise Holland is home to many monumental castles. Here are the 10 best Netherlands castles to visit on an expat’s day out.
Continue reading →The Netherlands largest international schools can be found in Amsterdam (capital), The Hague (seat of Dutch government), Eindhoven and Maastricht.
Continue reading →New smartphone app Party of 4 helps expat couples in Netherlands overcome a common issue – isolation. Now easily find nearby couples with the same interests.
Continue reading →Want to purchase a secondhand vehicle? Here are 10 tips for expats buying used car in Netherlands which will make the transaction easier, safer and quicker.
Continue reading →Expats will generally find Dutch hospitals to be clean, modern and equipped with latest technology treating patients. There are 120 hospitals in the Netherlands
Continue reading →Expats in the Netherlands wanting to expand their knowledge and credentials have plenty of online classes to choose from; marketing, IT, languages, management
Continue reading →Expats in the Netherlands may be confused by Dutch home-related insurances (verzekering); ‘inboedel’ (contents/possessions), ‘opstal’ (on-house), ‘woon’ (home).
Continue reading →Below is a size conversion chart for children’s clothing and shoes that shows converted equivalent Dutch (EU), American (USA) and British (UK) sizes…
Continue reading →Here are 12 Holland-related Christmas gift ideas, from scenic coffee table books and iconic tree ornaments to delicious Dutch chocolate and tasty liqueurs…
Continue reading →