Tag: Netherlands

I returned from a trip last week to Amsterdam after a forty-year absence from that city, which is too long to have been away. The visit renewed my faith in what is possible in public life. The city was still as clean and running as efficiently as I had left it, but this time around I photographed...

Healthcare here is worst than garbage — you have have a health insurance, but this health insurance does not cover almost anything. If you have a problem, it’s a mess. You have to book an appointment with a GP that only can attend you in 3 weeks. Then, this person rarely knows anythin...

Amsterdam has been named as one of the most international cities in the world. You will have no problem at all visiting or living in the city because the Dutch are really good at English. As an international student from Hong Kong, who did a Master’s degree in Amsterdam for 2 years, I did not ...

I moved to Amsterdam about a year ago. Here are some of the things I noticed as an expat that stood out. Some are probably applicable to only Amsterdam, others more generally to the Netherlands. Yes its true the weather is unpredictable, it can rain be sunny and extremely windy all in the same...

The wisp of wind from a bicyclist rushing past, sounds of people going about their daily business and the bicycles rolling over the cobblestone street. Smiles from passing locals, the smell of coffee from a cute café on your left, a winding web of welcoming streets in front of you ready to be...

Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is famous for its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning architecture. From the canals to the museums, Amsterdam has plenty of attractions that make it a must-visit destination for travelers. In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 things ...

The greatest problem of Dutch culture is that it is not scalable by the reason that it lacks passion. I would say that the general opinion about Dutch people is really not positive. Vondelpark And it is not scalable for the following reasons: there’s no focus on emotion, it’s h...

I chose to visit the Netherlands after hearing a friend, a frequent traveller, highly recommend Amsterdam in the Netherlands, and this ‘cycling city’ tempted me. After returning from this trip, I was so impressed with the Netherlands that I have taken some time to put together a l...

When you think of the Netherlands, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? If you say, “Windmills”, you would not be the only one. For hundreds of years, windmills have been used by the Dutch (its oldest dating from 1450), and they have now become iconic to the Dutch landscape. ...

In the last period, I was considering moving to The Netherlands. I always heard that the countries in the North of Europe are the happiest in the world. Also, I read about their great culture, people, and tech opportunities (yes, I work in tech). In the end, I said to myself that it would be a great...

Residence permit for orientation year as highly educated immigrants is a residence permit type came into effect on 1 March 2016, and that highly educated migrants take enough time to seek a job or set up a start-up in the Netherlands. This allows immigrants to settle in the Netherlands even if they ...