This text appeared several times on my timeline on facebook lately and I decided to write an extended response to it, especially because I was surprised by the overly positive and agreeing responses from parents. I can’t stop but think that if I were a teenager, I would feel judged and rejected and treated like […]
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How to find, add, rate health care providers all over the world
Many internationals struggle when relocating, to find a proper health care provider and this being one of the basic needs one really wants to be met, I was really glad when, a follower of my “other blog“, Jeroen, recently offered to write a post about health care providers all over the world Medihoo.com. *** With […]
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Dutch Etiquette
Understanding the Dutch mentality is very important when you intend living and working in the Netherlands. In order to avoid faux pas, I always advise to observe the locals and ask as many question as you can. Being curious and genuinely interested in the habits and values of your host culture is the best way […]
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Once you’ve scratched the surface of what tourists see in the Netherlands – tulips (if it’s the season!), windmills, bikes, cheese etc. – and decide to live and work in this country, there are a few things you should know. Practical informations: Emergency Number for Fire, Police, Ambulance: 112 Sirens: every 1rst Monday […]
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This is an interesting expats infographic which looks at the total expat population around the world. A few numbers: Since 1960, the number of expats triplicated: in 1960 there were “only” 73 million expats worldwide, today we are 230 million! 3.1 % of the global population are expats. If all the […]
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