Dutch Education: A First-Time User's Guide

Just arrived in the Netherlands, with kids in tow? Along with the usual administrative, practical and emotional tasks, you also need to enrol your children in a school. This article introduces you to choosing a primary or secondary school among Dutch state schools, Dutch subsidised...

Men and mental health: Similar rather than different

Most likely as you are reading this, a man near to you will be struggling alone with his mental health–a concern often undiscussed and unaddressed. Here’s how we can all help.

Join the clubs in The Netherlands

The popularity of sports clubs in the Netherlands could partly be explained by how sports are organised from early childhood, which is quite different from other countries. Join the clubs today!

Between the Sea and the Sky

Amongst other things, the Covid-19 pandemic forced all of us to endure travel restrictions. But if you are a photographer–who has always challenged his own limits to reach the farthest, most unexplored lands to capture the essence of indigenous communities–then that restriction takes on a...

Employment Contracts in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, an employment contract can be established for either a fixed term or an indefinite term. Understanding the intricacies of temporary employment contracts in the Netherlands is crucial for expats to ensure their rights are protected and to make informed decisions about their...