Lorraine Wittenberg – HSV Leaders

The 2019-2020 school year finds Lorraine Wittenberg in an altered yet familiar role as HSV Head of Admissions and Recruitment. Now at a new location at VHS along with Joke Korving, Lorraine enjoys the challenges and opportunities promised by this expanded position. Experience at the...

A good time to buy art

It is a great time to buy art, especially with lavish art fairs approaching such as BRAFA Art Fair and TEFAF Maastricht. Buying in today’s art market could be a good invest­ment as several reports have confirmed positive health indicators in the art market in...

Healthcare in the Netherlands: An Expatriate’s Perspective

The aim of this article is to assist newcomers in understanding the Dutch healthcare system and how to manage their expectations.

Are you thinking about starting your own business?

Becoming self employed is very popular in the Netherlands, also for the non-Dutch. Some people take a leap of faith and start full-time. Others start slowly and see how it goes. For example,  if they are (still) employed or have a working partner. In any...

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!