Summer 2020 ACCESS Magazine

Fresh at home

Fresh at home. Growing your own food has always been seen as a beneficial activity, which is why the 'allotment garden' has a long and rich history in the Netherlands and around Europe. Since the seventeenth century, townspeople in small cities have grown vegetables for...

Journey to The Hague

Have you just moved to the Netherlands? Have you been here for awhile and not figured out how the real estate market really works? It’s overwhelming. The language or Dutch customs and traditions can be a barrier. You might not be connected and don’t know...

Finding a place to live: When is a House a Home?

For internationals worldwide, finding a house or apartment in a new city/country is about much more than identifying the premises where you will live (regardless of whether you are buying or renting). Finding a place to live subconsciously becomes a vital step in ensuring you...

For the greater good

Working is not always what it’s cracked up to be. There are deadlines to meet, bosses to please, and petty office drama. This doesn’t necessarily go away when you decide to volunteer, but doing something because you want to, not because it is paid, feels...

Helping students find their unique path in the world

The education sector has not always been synonymous with innovation, but a new programme at The International School of The Hague (ISH) is seeking to transform the way students learn. Walk around ISH at lunchtime or after lessons and you’ll encounter students involved in a...