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 a different pitch. Carillonneurs (players) can perform a broad range of music on the carillon, but what is the link between this instrument and the Netherlands.

The IamExpat Fair will return to the iconic Gashouder event space at Westergas in Amsterdam on April 22, 2023!

As a Stichting, ACCESS has been managed by a supervisory board since its formation in 1986. Its formation was a response to a situation first identified and researched by the American community in The Hague. Since then it has grown, evolved and now serves any international person/family coming to live and work in the Netherlands. [...]

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.

Buying a house in the Netherlands can be a dream come true for you as expat, but it can also bring a lot of challenges when it comes to finding the right home and financing it. Let’s help you navigate the world of Dutch mortgages by providing you with some useful information.

Starting the 1st of March 2023, you can file your income tax return 2022 in the Netherlands. In this article, TaxSavers will provide you with some information and tips & tricks for your 2022 tax return.

Anyone who has moved, or joined a new school, will remember that unmistakable feeling of being new. It can be an exciting time, but like all adventures, there can be challenges, too.

When relationships break down, many expats prefer to return to their home country with their children and be near family and friends. In this article, Lise-Milou Lagerwerf–specialist in family law–discusses the legal options, specifically from the position of an expat.

Part of day-to-day teaching here at The International School of The Hague (ISH) is inspiring children to look at real-world problems and find practical solutions. Our teachers find innovative ways to bring out the best and most creative thinking from students to get them there.

Reflections: After more than a decade as Chair of the Board for the ACCESS Foundation, Gary Hays looks back on his time with the organisation.

Out of this world: Missions designed and tested at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in the Netherlands are circling Earth, landing on planetary bodies, and probing far into the Solar System.

The road less travelled: Let’s take a look at some other celebrations that will give you a glimpse into another Netherlands you may not yet have experienced . . .