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 didn’t feel mine because I was too busy chatting it up, which I am thankful for because I did not want to pass out, like…
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“It’s not enough to keep living, one should also feel alive” – The Expat
European Cup – Best way to connect
UEFA EURO 2020 If you live in holland, or anywhere Europe, you might have noticed that all advertisements in stores, tv and newspaper have dedicated it to the European cup. This is because not only are families getting together to watch the match, but also because it is the best way to integrate with friends…
When will I receive the vaccine? – Holland edition
The Pandemic – Covid-19 It is no surprise to anyone that the world has changed during the last couple of months. More so, we are still going through a “historic event” that will be told to the future generations to come. Believe it or not, life has changed in many ways due to the after-math…
Health Insurance in the Netherlands – A must
Health Insurance When you come to live abroad, there are certain important arrangements that HAVE to be made. One of those is having a health insurance. Although you might also have it back home, it is important to arrange it at the country you are immigrating to. In fact, is not only ideal but is…
Mother’s Day – Tips to celebrate it online
The 9th of May 2021 As most of you already know, Mother’s Day is the second Sunday of May. Although you should always let your mom know how much you love her, sometimes it is hard being away from home. Personally, I always hear the ideas of my friends such as “I will be baking…
Bevrijdingspop – Freedom Day in Holland
Freedom Day – Bevrijdingdag This day is known as “Freedom’s day”, which means the day the “dutchie” got freed from the Germans and took back their own country in 1945. This times were surrounded with terror, war and a lot of loss. Therefore, this is the day that is the most important around the country,…
Housing Accommodation in Holland – Expectations
Apartments in Holland It is not a shock to anyone and if so, then sorry to inform you, that finding an apartment in Holland, more specifically, in cities like Amsterdam or “RANDSTAD” (improving my dutch slangs!) can be a little bit more complicated than expected. Not to separate international from locals, but usually there is…