Preventing food waste

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, roughly one third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year gets lost or wasted, but there are ways you can help. This article shares tips from three different people...

Sustainable schools making big impact

At The British School in The Netherlands, we advocate and encourage our community to make more environmentally friendly choices. As an international school, we carry this responsibility—because fighting climate change starts with educating the next generation right from when they first start school.

Teaching children to embrace diversity

For many parents, talking with children about the realities of race, diversity, equity, and inclusion is a disturbing prospect. These conversations are rarely easy; it is difficult to delicately address these topics while simultaneously protecting a child’s innocence.

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!

How I Survived Losing Everything on a Dutch Train

I have been expat for couple of years now, moving between countries as my work demanded. Packing your life into two suitcases and flying into a new place has always excited me. But settling down in a new country has its challenges, the biggest one...