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Can Anything Prepare You for Expatriation/Global Living?

If education is the key to success – however you define it – then what is there to learn, prepare for, when moving overseas, or crossing borders? As the American tennis player Arthur Ashe once said: “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important...

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...

Did you know filing your Dutch tax return can be in your favor?

If you are living in a ‘new’ country the thought of having to sort tax matters out can feel like a pretty heavy burden. The fact that most information and tax forms are in Dutch does not help. But filing a Dutch tax return might...

You may call me an Expat Wife.... I say I am up-skilling

From Carina: a former volunteer, Danish who repatriated to Denmark, after period in UK when she left NL - with some lessons for those who may fear they are 'not gaining' experience by not working ....something to keep in mind, as a way of supporting...

Happy Motoring in The Netherlands!

There are numerous ways to get around the Netherlands and driving around the country this summer is a perfect idea! Happy Motoring!