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Live your best life

Live your best life. We have all been there… making New Year’s resolutions, setting lofty goals, wanting to get fit, quit smoking, acquire new skills… But does the pursuit of perfection make us happy. Let’s find out more.

Dutch design potential: Belongs to the students

Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE) stands out for its unique philosophy and approach to design education, and has become a leader in training the next generation of designers. Read more about some of the unique design projects in this article

Planning to rent your house out? Let your lender know!

The Dutch phrase ‘let op!’ means ‘watch out’ – and if you ever intend to rent out your home, you should bear this in mind. It might make sense for internationals to buy a property in the Netherlands, even if they don’t stay in the...

Housing: Why We Chose the Slow Life Down South

Nastaran tells her family’s story about how and why they chose to live in Heerlen (southern Dutch province bordering Germany and Belgium). Among the family’s many considerations were: housing prices; the serene aspects of suburban living; desiring a spacious house with a garden and close...

The Impact of Financial Stress on Mental Health

Psychologist Katarina Gaborova delves into how financial stress and mental anxiety have become widespread with deep concern about energy bills, healthcare costs and basic household expenses.