Heading south for spring

If Breda is the city of living well, then spring is the ideal time to embrace this spirit of style. As the weather warms up in April and May, the city comes alive with musical and artistic events.   Why Breda should be your pre-summer...

Enriching Cultural Exchange through Theatre

The Netherlands has emerged as a vibrant hub for English-language theatre, with STET (in The Hague) and ITA (in Amsterdam) mentioned in this article. These are but two of the many production companies bringing theatrical satisfaction to both internationals and locals alike and serving as...

Experience the city by water with The Hague Boat

We are Leonie and Jan Persoon, natives of The Hague who have dedicated much of our lives to boating and sailing. Our family-run business, The Hague Boat, provides a fresh experience of the city from the water with our English-speaking tours explaining the hidden histories...

Different tools, same mission: the ACCESS helpdesk past and present

Since its foundation in 1986, ACCESS’ mission has always been serving internationals to settle successfully in the Netherlands through the experience of our volunteers, 90% of which are, or have been expats. One of the ways in which we do this is through our helpdesk....

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...