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True Colors Childcare

True Colors childcare True Colors offers professional childcare for the children of the international community in Rijswijk (Dutch) and Delft (bilingual). True Colors has two childcare locations. One is in Rijswijk (near The Hague), close to the European Patent Office and Shell EP. The other...

The Teacher Who Teaches Teachers

This interview details the challenges international families face when trying to understand and integrate into the Dutch education system. The author addresses language, the unique needs of international students/families, and how these needs are addressed by Dutch schools and teachers.

Self Sentencing

Exploring the topic of guilt and how we can often be our own worst enemy when we allow the “guilt police” to take over.

Dutch Manhattan

Almere is like an open-air museum of contemporary architecture, where visitors are spoiled with stunning visual lines and geometric forms at every corner.

Let yourself get stranded at the North Sea islands

The Dutch North Sea islands are a wonderful and accessible escape from daily life. Beautiful all year round, they are especially enjoyable in the summer.