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Healthcare Awareness for Expats

Knowing how things work is half the battle Healthcare is always a ‘sensitive’ subject when one travels to another country. Often there is a balance between what ‘is’ and what one ‘expects’, which when mediated by different cultural backgrounds can add to misunderstandings. This story...

Planning to rent your house out? Let your lender know!

The Dutch phrase ‘let op!’ means ‘watch out’ – and if you ever intend to rent out your home, you should bear this in mind. It might make sense for internationals to buy a property in the Netherlands, even if they don’t stay in the...

Introducing ACCESS Stories

Introducing ACCESS Stories – Experiences, tips and ideas to help internationals find home in the Netherlands. Relocating isn’t easy – the transition goes smoothly or there are some bumps in the road, you might already have support here or you don’t know anyone. At the...

Overcoming Loneliness, Creating Friendships

Twelve and a half years ago I came to the Netherlands, not as a trailing spouse, but as a student. I had already completed one master’s degree in psychology back home, and I moved here to pursue my second one. From the very beginning I...

Feeling at home in The British School community

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.