Robert Morris, Observatorium tijdens de zonnewende, foto Martine van Kampen

Expat Centre Leiden gives internationals a warm welcome

Leiden has a thriving international community, and many of the region’s expats have been helped to feel at home by Leiden Expat Centre. So what is the secret of its success? Last year, Expat Centre Leiden registered its 1,000th international worker. It’s a testament to the...

Dutch Food: With love from Limburg

Some might argue that Maastricht is the culinary capital of the Netherlands. But it is not only the city’s delicious delights of restaurants and cafés that offer something for the food lover. With Covid-19 still prevalent, many of us opted for a ‘stay-cation’ this year....

A summer experience to remember at Zein

The run-up to summer has been very different this year. With children attending school on a part-time basis, bursting to see their friends and spend time outdoors, and parents working from home, the prospect of a long summer holiday isn’t as exciting as usual. With...

Relationships and relocations

When relationships break down, many expats prefer to return to their home country with their children and be near family and friends. In this article, Lise-Milou Lagerwerf–specialist in family law–discusses the legal options, specifically from the position of an expat.

Words from our Director: Home away from home

For years I have been following ‘expat’ blogs, pages, communities etc. Often, posts about ‘what does home mean to you’ come up. To date though, I have yet to read a post which reflects on the meaning of home – in an externally triggered scenario.