ACCESS Childbirth courses – beyond the expected

Preparing for a birth, when far from ‘home’ and the familiar can be a challenge. For this reason, the ACCESS birth preparation courses were developed. For years now ACCESS has been providing birth preparation courses not only with the information which is needed in mind,...

Interpreting Justice

Interpreting Justice. The Hague is home to some of the world’s most prestigious courts. But very often the judges, lawyers, defendants, witnesses, and victims who appear at these courts do not share a common language. Behind the scenes, a small army of interpreters make these...

In pursuit of balance

When it comes to health and well-being, alternative therapies and holistic medicine are growing in popularity. But why are we moving more and more towards such treatments, and how can they help… I spoke with two doctors to find out more.

Strong school sports

By combining extracurriculars with academics, children and teens can benefit from higher self-esteem, be more productive and are likely to succeed at school. This is an essential offering from international schools in the Netherlands.

The carillon in Dutch culture

Often housed in bell towers, the carillon is a musical instrument consisting of (at least) 23 bells which ‘ring out’ when played on a keyboard. The keyboard is similar to a piano or organ and each ‘key’ (or baton) is linked to a bell with...