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Mind the Stairs (And Other Stories from Home)

Writer, entertainer and humourist Greg Shapiro has experienced a multitude of housing situations during his three decades living in Amsterdam. This seasoned Amsterdammer has a major bit of advice: MIND THE STAIRS!

Perspectives from the field

For more than 36 years, internationals have been sharing their experiences to serve and help others arriving in the Netherlands. That is what ACCESS has been doing, and continues to do, every day.

Introducing the ACCESS Board

As a Stichting, ACCESS has been managed by a supervisory board since its formation in 1986. Its formation was a response to a situation first identified and researched by the American community in The Hague. Since then it has grown, evolved and now serves any...

Dutch Railways: Moving architecture

From the classical brick and stained-glass-windowed, to the ultra-modern new builds, Dutch stations offer something for travellers using the country’s extensive rail network.

Social housing

There’s not enough housing in the Netherlands and, what is available, is too expensive. It’s a common complaint among not just internationals living in the Netherlands, but also the Dutch themselves. However, the Dutch government has been involved in providing affordable housing in the country...