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Managing Change, a Valuable Skill for your CV

“Succeeding in Change – Agility and Change Management” was the title of a networking event – Hague Hub – organised by the International Leadership Academy and OPCW in The Hague earlier this year. ACCESS was invited to respond to this statement as part of a...

Good news for home buyers in 2021!

House prices in the Netherlands may still be going up, but there is good news for people planning to buy a new home or take that first step on the housing ladder next year.

Alpacas make their mark

Alpacas make their mark. Alpacas are curious, fluffy animals with large eyes. Although native to South America, Alpacas have been living in the Netherlands for 25 years and their general cuteness and calming manner have made ‘walking with an alpaca’ a popular activity here. Let’s...

Mind the Stairs (And Other Stories from Home)

Writer, entertainer and humourist Greg Shapiro has experienced a multitude of housing situations during his three decades living in Amsterdam. This seasoned Amsterdammer has a major bit of advice: MIND THE STAIRS!

Curtain up!

  The arts take centre stage with some of the English-speaking theatre groups and creative organisations around the country. While the Netherlands is one of the most technologi­cally-advanced countries in the world, in the land of bicycles, tulips and windmills the world of the arts...