When home is everywhere and nowhere: understanding the Expat Child Syndrome
Moving abroad is often described as an exciting adventure. New opportunities, new cultures and new experiences can enrich family life in countless ways. Yet…
Moving abroad is often described as an exciting adventure. New opportunities, new cultures and new experiences can enrich family life in countless ways. Yet…
English-language books are increasingly popular in the Netherlands, especially among younger readers and particularly in the genres of fiction and children’s literature. KVB Boekwerk…
The Netherlands generally takes a strict approach to dual citizenship. Adults acquiring Dutch citizenship through naturalisation are normally required to renounce their original nationality….
For diplomats, internationals and other adventurers arriving in, or departing from, The Netherlands, relocation is rarely a single event. It is a sequence of…
One of the best ways for international knowledge workers and their families to settle quickly and easily into life in the Netherlands is to…
Plans for an Equinix data centre in Amsterdam-Zuidoost have reignited debate about the infrastructure behind the Netherlands’ digital economy. A group of residents opposing…
According to an August 2026 study by Statistics Netherlands, foreign students in the Netherlands generate more benefits for the Dutch national economy than they…
When the October edition of The Holland Times lands, the Dutch outdoor sporting season may be winding down, but the calendar most certainly is…
Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof in Maastricht presents a tribute to the life and work of the legendary American photojournalist Eve Arnold (1912-2012) from 19…
War, violence and wealth are often discussed as separate issues. In the work of Spanish artist Santiago Sierra, they are closely connected. His exhibition…
On Friday 11 September, a Korean Festival took place in the Grote Kerk in The Hague from 11.00 – 21.00 hrs. The Korean Embassy…
With Shivangi Kalra – With My Eyes Closed, the Drents Museum presents the very first museum solo exhibition by Indian-Dutch artist Shivangi Kalra (1998)….
Looking for an inspiring day out in Amsterdam this autumn? From 1 to 8 November 2026, PAN Amsterdam returns to RAI Amsterdam for its…
Five days of contemporary French film at Het Ketelhuis From Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 1 November, the eighth edition of the French film…
Looking for a restaurant where exceptional food comes with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere? LUTE Kruid ’02 in Amstelveen is a place where you…
On Reguliersdwarsstraat in Amsterdam, the new Satkara restaurant brings together the cuisines of India and Nepal in a contemporary fine dining setting. Founders Thaneshwar…
The Dutch are famous for many things: cycling everywhere, complaining about the weather, and having a seemingly supernatural ability to plan their calendars months…
Where do you live and what do you love about it? I’m originally from Aruba, in the Caribbean islands, and have lived in Rotterdam…
Every autumn in the Netherlands, something curious happens. It’s not dramatic enough to make the news, but as an immigrant you notice it immediately:…
As someone whose spent the past decade writing for a living, my relationship with AI is complicated. At first, it felt like a fun…
Sofia What’s your name and age, and where are you originally from? My name is Sofia, I’m 31, and I’m originally from Valencia, Spain….
There is a certain energy in Eindhoven that is difficult to put your finger on. Perhaps it is the mix of old industrial buildings…
The IamExpat Fair is coming back to the south of the Netherlands! On Saturday, October 3, 2026, this meeting place for expats and local…
Moving to a new country is exciting. It offers the chance to build a career, experience a different culture and create a new home….
“The past 75 years have delivered enduring and productive partnerships between the Philippines and the Netherlands, rooted in mutual respect, shared democratic values, and…