Netherlands Expat

The Zeeheldenkwartier: A guide to the coolest neighborhood of the Hague

February 23, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 23, 2019

Zeeheldenkwartier is situated within walking distance of the Hague center. It is a lively and atmospheric district full of cafes, yoga studios, entrepreneurs, pop-up stores and events. Designers sell their unique clothing, furniture, and homewares in boutiques along the streets of Prins Hendrikstraat, Piet Heinstraat, Zoutmanstraat, and Anna Paulownastraat. This guide to the Zeeheldenkwartier covers some highlights of this cool neighborhood in the Hague with some great hotspots in the Zeeheldenkwartier.

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The coziest brown bars in Amsterdam to drink like a local

February 22, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 22, 2019

One of the best things to experience in Amsterdam is a cozy brown bar. As a resident of Amsterdam, I experienced many of Amsterdam’s charming cozy brown bars and I hope that this article convinces you to experience a brown cafe in Amsterdam!

These classic Dutch cafes are known for their gezelligheid (a Dutch word that can be loosely translated as a feeling closest to cozy or homey). These bars are known for their large amounts of brown wood, okay selection of Dutch beer (I won’t oversell the selection), and quiet that you can’t often find at modern bars. Although the staff will most likely speak English, there’s nothing like experiencing a drink in Amsterdam like a local!

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The best yoga studios in the Hague with yoga classes in English

February 14, 2019 by Leanne Claire Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 14, 2019

The meaning of the word ‘yoga’ is ‘to connect’, to connect to yourself completely. If you are looking to re-connect to your body and mind, then the Hague has a plethora of yoga studios on offer. To help you choose your place of practice in the Hague, I have taken a range of classes and reviewed a few of my favourite yoga studios in the Hague that offer classes in English!

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How to set up your mobile phone plan in the Netherlands for expats

February 12, 2019 by Karen 2 Comments

Last Updated on February 12, 2019

One of the first things that you’ll want to do after arriving in the Netherlands is setting up your phone plan! I include a helpful explanation of how phone plans work in the Netherlands. how much you should expect to pay for a mobile phone plan in the Netherlands, the best phone carriers in the Netherlands for expats, and some tips for saving money.

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Wine not? The best wine bars in the Hague for a glass of wine (or two)

February 5, 2019 by Leanne Claire Leave a Comment

Last Updated on February 5, 2019

Sometimes all you need is a cosy bar and a quality glass (bottle) of wine. Below are 4 unique wine bars in the Hague where you can share excellent wine with friends and family or keep it to yourself. Writer Leanne braved the cold to review the best wine bars in the Hague in this independent guide to wine in the Hague.

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25 Essential Dutch phrases for traveling in the Netherlands

February 4, 2019 by Karen 1 Comment

Last Updated on July 21, 2019

These are the most useful Dutch phrases for travelers (in my opinion) as a foreigner living in the Netherlands along with some my favorite words in Dutc of mine. I do my best to explain how to pronounce key words in Dutch, including how to say thank you in Dutch, as well as explain food allergies in Dutch. I hope that this Dutch language guide for travelers helps you a little.

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An expat guide to living in the Hague, the Netherlands, including the cost of living in the Hague

February 1, 2019 by Karen 16 Comments

Last Updated on February 5, 2019

Considering moving to the Hague, the Netherlands? The Hague has been my home for some months now and after having some difficult decisions on where to live in the Netherlands, my husband and I chose to move to the Hague.

Living in the Hague was right for us for a number of reasons, in particular, its low cost of living (for Holland), central location, and its international community. I got into the cost of living in the Hague, how to find housing in the Hague, the best neighborhoods in the Hague, and what the expat community in the Hague is like.

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Your ultimate guide to flying internationally with a cat: Tips & Essentials

January 28, 2019 by Karen 10 Comments

Last Updated on January 28, 2019

One of the most challenging experiences that we had in terms of moving abroad was moving our cat. I adopted Lu in the United States at a shelter. Admittedly, she’s not so keen on traveling, but I knew that when we moved abroad that she had to come with us. Since then, she’s traveled with us to four countries following our various moves around Europe by plane and by train. I include my experience traveling with my cat internationally, some tips for traveling with your cat, and my favorite cat traveling accessories, including an airline approved pet carrier.

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Your independent guide for traveling from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam

January 25, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 25, 2019

So, you’ve found an incredibly cheap flight from/to Eindhoven Airport… You’re probably wondering: Is it worth it to fly into Eindhoven Airport if your final destination is Amsterdam? This guide aims to help you figure this out. Similarly, I’ll cover the best ways to independently travel from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam.

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Prince’s Day in the Hague: Events and Tips for seeing the Dutch Royals

January 23, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on January 23, 2019

As a recent immigrant to the Netherlands, I’m not yet over my obsession with the Dutch Royal Family. They’re so normal yet fascinating. One of the best days of the year as a visitor to the Netherlands or as a resident of the Hague is Prince’s Day as it’s our chance (as plebs) to see the royal family in their splendor in person. This past Prince’s Day, I saw Queen Maxima in person and it was great. These are my tips for attending Prince’s Day in the Hague with a brief explanation of what happens on Prince’s Day.

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