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Food for Thought: A complex but rewarding endeavour

Beyond its iconic landscapes and cultural wonders, the Netherlands boasts an ever-evolving culinary scene that has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts worldwide.

Words from our Director: Home away from home

For years I have been following ‘expat’ blogs, pages, communities etc. Often, posts about ‘what does home mean to you’ come up. To date though, I have yet to read a post which reflects on the meaning of home – in an externally triggered scenario.

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...

Tips for safe winter driving

      For internationals not familiar with winter weather conditions experienced in the Netherlands, ACCESS provides advice or driving in snow, icy and cold conditions. Here are the top 10 winter tips and other advice for driving in the winter conditions. 10 winter tips...

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...