“Adulting struggles but make it international” – The Expat

  • 2024 – The year of Pneumonia
    Did you recently go on holiday, came back and got sick? welcome to the club. How it started As many professionals, the one thing we look forward to during the…
  • Christmas gifts – what to give and receive?
    With the holidays coming up, no matter what religion, December is the month of giving and receiving.. With that, there might be a lot of brainstorming on the choice of…
  • Becoming PR or Citizen in NL
    If you have been in the Netherlands for more than five years or so, then it is most likely that you want to become a permanent resident (visa wise) or…
  • Hobbies – yes, they are still a thing in 2023
    As a 8am-6pm girlie, corporate life am I right?, sometimes it is hard to disconnect from the virtual world. Whilst you are in a meeting, you have your phone nearby…
  • New Year, Monthly Goals
    So I am still recovering from the fact that the year of 2022 has ended. I don’t know about you but to me it felt like it went by WAYYY…
  • International Students in Holland – the struggle
    Studying in Holland (2022) If you are a foreign student that would love to study in NL, be prepared for the anything (or the worst). As well know that universities…
  • Working from Home – Pros and Cons.. but mostly Perks
    WFH As the pandemic took a hit on everyone this past two years, companies had to innovate and create a new way of working whilst quarantining to stay somewhat “safe”….
  • Ukraine vs Russia – How can we help?
    It’s already been 3 weeks since the news broke out about an invasion in Ukraine from Russia’s side. It has also been 3 weeks since the world has been shocked…
  • Do I need to learn Dutch to work and live in Holland?
    If you decide to move to another country, it is always important to adapt to the culture. Does that mean also the language? well, it depends on the country itself….
  • The Booster – Should I get it ?
    Two years and a bit more.. that’s how long the pandemic has been lasting. The world changed to what was the normal for us. It became this atmosphere of uncertainty,…
  • The things you don’t know – An Expat
    Whenever you hear people are moving abroad, the sense of braveness and admiration comes around. Of course, it is such a great feeling to go on your own adventure in…
  • Apartments in Holland – The struggle!!
    If you have been studying in Holland for awhile and would like to stay longer, then you might know the struggle it takes to find a decent place to live….
  • New Year, Same City
    2021 + 1 Happy New Years!!! Feliz año Nuevo!!! Can you believe the time has gone by so fast? well.. as much as we did a lot of working from…
  • Not home for Christmas
    Holland Covid situation The cases in holland have risen the couple of weeks to more than 20K + per day, which means that more restrictions and rules are finally coming…
  • I have my First Covid-19 Vaccine dose – Now what?
    Getting the vaccine – 1st dose? woohoo!! If you haven’t gotten your first done, do not be scared! The nurses are super friendly at the GGD in Holland. I actually…