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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...

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...

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.

Zwolle: a sweet surprise in the north-east

The charming town of Zwolle, capital of Overijssel province, is a pleasant surprise. Nestled in the north-east of the Netherlands, not far from Amsterdam and the beautiful lakes of the Veluwe, Zwolle sits in a prime spot for nature- and city-lovers alike. Read more about...

Health: If life were a train journey

Like a train journey, life offers new horizons and new destinations, sometimes challenging us to drop old baggage, while at other times encouraging us to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Read more about this article by Jacinta Noonan.