Finding a home

While the Netherlands has always welcomed internationals with open arms, one downside is an increased demand for real estate. Finding accommodation is a major challenge for internationals, but with the correct research, advice and general awareness it can be a smooth process. Upon arrival in...

ACCESS Magazine: A decade of design

This issue of ACCESS Magazine marks the 10th anniversary since its redesign, and the team feels incredibly lucky that the project’s leading man from a decade ago, Marek Moggré, is still on board. So it’s a good time to shine a light on the longest-serving...

Movie Review: De Marathon

Movie Review: De Marathon directed by Diederick Koopal, a movie about 4 underdogs who decide to participate in an impossible sporting event. Read more about it in this article.

Twelve Tips Easing Your Adjustment to the Netherlands

Adjusting to life in the Netherlands is a multifaceted journey, encompassing a tapestry of experiences, challenges and discoveries. It can be a transformational period that requires openness, adaptability, and a willingness to immerse oneself in a new culture but may also raise challenging experiences. This...

Housing: Why We Chose the Slow Life Down South

Nastaran tells her family’s story about how and why they chose to live in Heerlen (southern Dutch province bordering Germany and Belgium). Among the family’s many considerations were: housing prices; the serene aspects of suburban living; desiring a spacious house with a garden and close...