Photo taken by DISDH student Marie Liesse

Textiles in Tilburg

I wasn’t sure what I would find at the TextielMuseum in Tilburg, but I definitely did not expect to discover a functioning steam engine. If you think that a textile museum would be endless bolts of cloth displayed in low light conditions, think again. Housed...

Replan, Refocus, Rejoice

In 1992 when I first arrived in the Netherlands, recently married to a Dutch diplomat I had met while we were both expatriates in Brazil, I put the lessons of my own ‘globally mobile’ past to work. This would be to make friends and build...

Jobs: 10 tips to navigate your career during a pandemic

This article shares some good points to help you increase your chance in your job hunting with 10 good tips. Read about it more now

Health Tips: Health is the best (out)fit

Health is the best (out)fit explores the most popular international blogs in the Netherlands about outdoor activities and health tips. Read more about it here

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...