Rotterdam International Secondary School (RISS)

International Community Fair – February, The Hague City Hall 

      Biggest International Community Fair The Feel at Home Fair is the biggest gathering of the international community in the Netherlands. Over 4000 people, representing more than 100 nationalities, come together to share their experience of life in Holland and make connections locally.  The Fair is unique in its variety of...

De Stijl Movement, historical Dutch design

While you may not know the name ‘De Stijl’, you might certainly be familiar with the visual language of this artistic movement, especially if you’ve lived in the Netherlands for any amount of time. Read more about it in this article

In pursuit of balance

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.

Bright Future Foundation: Make learning fun!

Make learning fun! Innovative volunteers at Bright Future Foundation have worked together to create a bilingual interactive book for Dutch and international children. With a non-formal teaching methodology, the book introduces young children to the basics of science… From the structure of the human body...

Tiny house life

Historically, finding sanctuary for shelter, refuge, comfort and enjoyment has been a quest. Seeking housing in a densely-populated country like the Netherlands has always been a great challenge. The perfect Dutch house is a stereotype in itself; canal side townhouses, 19th century converted ships, quirky...