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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...

Keeping it Simple

There is no way around it, when looking for employment; the need for networking. Whether it be for enhancing one’s employment possibilities, exposing oneself to hearing about possible jobs, sharing with others what you are looking for (in the hopes that they may know of something...

Tax: The Taxman Cometh

So, you’ve just arrived in the Netherlands and may be wondering how to navigate the thorny forest of taxation, particularly if you are a privileged individual holding diplomatic status or similar. This article will focus on the implications for you and your partner as they...

The carillon in Dutch culture

Often housed in bell towers, the carillon is a musical instrument consisting of (at least) 23 bells which ‘ring out’ when played on a keyboard. The keyboard is similar to a piano or organ and each ‘key’ (or baton) is linked to a bell with...

The power of a home-cooked meal

The power of a home-cooked meal. Thuisgekookt has proven that connections forged over food can fight isolation and loneliness, improve health, and build a community.