Textiles in Tilburg

I wasn’t sure what I would find at the TextielMuseum in Tilburg, but I definitely did not expect to discover a functioning steam engine. If you think that a textile museum would be endless bolts of cloth displayed in low light conditions, think again. Housed...

Sustainable schools making big impact

At The British School in The Netherlands, we advocate and encourage our community to make more environmentally friendly choices. As an international school, we carry this responsibility—because fighting climate change starts with educating the next generation right from when they first start school.

Dutch Spring Greens: All the right springredients

  Much like the weather, spring ingredients are greener, lighter and brighter. Dishes are simply made and devoured more quickly.   Spring stretches from March until June in the Netherlands, bringing with it new buds, new rains and new excitement for the balmy months ahead....

The IamExpat Fair returns to Amsterdam this spring

The IamExpat Fair will return to the iconic Gashouder event space at Westergas in Amsterdam on April 22, 2023!

Social housing

There’s not enough housing in the Netherlands and, what is available, is too expensive. It’s a common complaint among not just internationals living in the Netherlands, but also the Dutch themselves. However, the Dutch government has been involved in providing affordable housing in the country...