Understanding co-tenancy

Most residential leases stipulate that keeping principal residence in a leased property is mandatory. But what happens if there is contractual co-tenancy, and one tenant does not have primary residence in the leased property? From the landlord's perspective, can that lead to termination of the...

The Undutchables: A survival kit for expats

Now in its 9th edition, The Undutchables (Publisher, year): an observation of the Netherlands, its culture and its inhabitants was first published back in 1989, and since then it has effortlessly claimed its spot as a bestseller that captures the essence of the contemporary Dutch...

The British School in The Netherlands: Students’ Sensory Needs

School environments can be busy places—alive with activity. As part of the wellbeing curriculum at The British School, children are taught different techniques to be aware of how they are feeling and equipped with tools and strategies to navigate them.

Empowerment Through Volunteering

Many internationals who come to the Netherlands are curious about volunteering and connecting with local Dutch non-profit organizations, but don't know where to start. How can one find opportunities? Are Dutch language skills necessary? And what are the benefits of volunteering? Find out more in...

My Journey to Belonging in Amsterdam

Two years before my family moved from the United States to Amsterdam, we relocated from Seattle to Boston. Seattle was where I became an adult—where I went to graduate school, got married, had a baby, and built the foundation of my career as a clinical...