credit-Tim Dennell

Let yourself get stranded at the North Sea islands

The Dutch North Sea islands are a wonderful and accessible escape from daily life. Beautiful all year round, they are especially enjoyable in the summer.

Social Engagement at The German International School The Hague

The German International School The Hague (DISDH) places great importance on sending students out into the world with an open mind and an open heart. Students not only need excellent academic skills to embark on their paths after High School, but also a sense of...

Become a host (family)

For Dutch students the term hospiteren is a familiar term around the start of an academic year. It is a fairly Dutch phenomenon and it means you apply for a room in a student house. But beware, competition here is fierce. The reason is the...

An incredible connection

“Like many internationals who move around, I felt somehow misplaced,” says Janine Beukes-Almeida, a volunteer at ACCESS. “Like I had forgotten where I belonged. That was until I moved to the Netherlands and began researching my family history.” Beginning the search “Growing up I heard...

Dutch Food: With love from Limburg

Some might argue that Maastricht is the culinary capital of the Netherlands. But it is not only the city’s delicious delights of restaurants and cafés that offer something for the food lover. With Covid-19 still prevalent, many of us opted for a ‘stay-cation’ this year....