Become a STAR of your own relocation

When one partner gets a job offer in another country, it can often mean the other partner leaving their job, life, friends and family to relocate alongside. Being an accompanying partner, trailing partner, expat spouse–whatever the term–can be a stressful time, often full of uncertainty,...

Qualification recognition in the Netherlands

Whether contemplating a move to a new country or re-starting a career after relocating, it is important to check that your qualifications are valid. Luckily the Netherlands has established organisations to assess and validate foreign qualifications. You are only allowed to practice certain professions in...

Dutch cuisine: A street food called desire

According to a 2014 Oxfam study, the Netherlands ranked as the number one country in the world for having the most plentiful, nutritious, healthy and affordable diet. It seems the healthy focus of Dutch meals– sometimes accused of blandness in flavour–is offset by a guilt-free...

Reflections

Reflections: After more than a decade as Chair of the Board for the ACCESS Foundation, Gary Hays looks back on his time with the organisation.

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...