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An incredible connection

“Like many internationals who move around, I felt somehow misplaced,” says Janine Beukes-Almeida, a volunteer at ACCESS. “Like I had forgotten where I belonged. That was until I moved to the Netherlands and began researching my family history.” Beginning the search “Growing up I heard...

Dutch Food: With love from Limburg

Some might argue that Maastricht is the culinary capital of the Netherlands. But it is not only the city’s delicious delights of restaurants and cafés that offer something for the food lover. With Covid-19 still prevalent, many of us opted for a ‘stay-cation’ this year....

The power of a home-cooked meal

The power of a home-cooked meal. Thuisgekookt has proven that connections forged over food can fight isolation and loneliness, improve health, and build a community.

Naturally Netherlands

Naturally Netherlands: We live in a small, densely-populated country, criss-crossed by roads, motorways, railway tracks and canals, and interspersed with villages, towns, and industrial zones. So how has such a land managed to contribute so much to the world of nature?

Learning in action

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.