@olencja.ba
Polish expat in the Netherlands
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Registration: 09 July 2012
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new moms in Amsterdam? by Pinaymom74
Hi! I live in Amsterdam-North and wondering if there are other expat-new-moms out there. I used to live in Los Angeles but originally from the Philippines. I moved to the Netherlands almost 3 years ago, learning dutch, learning to be a mom, learning ...
And you! Don't hesitate to ask any questions related to having a child in the Netherlands! If you prefer, you can contact me at olencja.ba@gmail.com Read More
new moms in Amsterdam? by Pinaymom74
Hi! I live in Amsterdam-North and wondering if there are other expat-new-moms out there. I used to live in Los Angeles but originally from the Philippines. I moved to the Netherlands almost 3 years ago, learning dutch, learning to be a mom, learning ...
Hello, Pinaymom74 and congratulations on your baby! While I don't live in Amsterdam, maybe you could try contact Amsterdam Mamas at amsterdam-mamas.nl. I love their articles, and they also have meetings and events, I think. They are a great support ... Read More
How to deal with Dutch people? by myduchess
How to deal with Dutch people? Like to start a conversation..because it hesitates me to speak English. And I think many of them doesn't like it. Some people likes to talk to their same nationality (Dutch) because they can express their feelings and ...
Hello, I am not sure what your situation is. Dutch people don't mind being addressed in English and often use it as an opportunity to practice this language. However, it is hard in some cases because you don't get in touch with the locals so your ... Read More
Need Help - URGENT by tcole
Dear Expat Forum, My wife and I have been asked to relocate to the Netherlands for my job. The company has supplied me with next to nothing as it pertains to understanding the issues involved. Any information that you can offer us on topics like, ...
Hi Tim, I see you're in a rather urgent situation, indeed. Where are you from? The Netherlands have a strong expats community (such as this site, but also many others). Do you have children? Check out sites like expatica.com/nl/main.html, or ... Read More
please guide me, guide us by alesna
I`m planning to get married with my Dutch boyfriend before i end my contract in August. Most of the people i talked to about this situation, it might take 3-6mos for the whole process to be done- if lucky, 3mos will be the target. I want to know a ...
Hi Alesna, congratulations on your getting married! Where are you planning to get married? If you know, it's a good idea to contact the closest registrar's office and ask them what you will need. Most likely, you will need documents like your ... Read More
WHY? by Karamelka
WHY in Netherlands is depending on agency? and WHY housing agency will post some flat and then when you contact them they will answer " sorry the house/apartment is not available or rented out "" WHY they advertise if it is not available anymore?? :/
Hi Karamelka, I am sorry you're going through this. The renting market is pretty much nonexistant in the Netherlands, as everybody wants to buy their own place as soon as possible- they get tax discounts etc. We wanted to rent but then decided to ... Read More
Hi. I'm moving to the Netherlands for Uni soon! by incredi
I'll be studying in the Netherlands for my bachelor's degree and would like to ask what it is like to live in the Netherlands, what are the best cities to visit, and why is it so hard to find affordable accommodation? I would also like to make new ...
Hi Incredi, welcome to the Netherlands! While I live in the Hague, I have a friend who lives in Amsterdam and she is also a student, she is German. If you want to contact her (for example to find out more information about being an expat student in ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in the Hague by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other The Hague ½ûÂþÌìÌà members in real life? Organizing an ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An ½ûÂþÌìÌà meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi Julien, I am new to this forum. I think a blogger get-together in the Hague would be a great idea. I'd be interested! Olga Read More