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Life in ink

Gone are the days when a tattoo was simply a heart emblazoned with a name. Today tattoo pieces can be intricate and stunning works of art in their own right. The Netherlands has always been one of tattooing’s creative leaders and, with the latest edition...

My Journey to Belonging in Amsterdam

Two years before my family moved from the United States to Amsterdam, we relocated from Seattle to Boston. Seattle was where I became an adult—where I went to graduate school, got married, had a baby, and built the foundation of my career as a clinical...

Feeling at home in The British School community

Anyone who has moved, or joined a new school, will remember that unmistakable feeling of being new. It can be an exciting time, but like all adventures, there can be challenges, too.

ACCESSing information for internationals

Since 1986, ACCESS has been a valuable information source for the international community. We collect and organise key information for internationals, with a multitude of volunteers responsible for compiling it.  The ACCESS Helpdesk can be contacted by phone or email, and we endeavour to respond...

Change of rules for organ donation

The rules for donating organs are going to change. Currently, all residents of the Netherlands aged 18 or older are requested to decide about donating their organs after their death.  This means all people registered in the municipal records database. If they don’t make a...