The Ultimate Expat Guide to the Netherlands
Start your journey as an Expat in the Netherlands here!
Everyday Life
Read all about the pros and cons of living as expats. Learn about how we travel to work, where we do our shopping, sportclubs and the habits we have.
Dutch Culture
Who is Sinterklaas and how we celebrate carnival! Learn all about dutch culture and experience how much easier it is to integrate with this knowledge.
Places to Visit
Looking for great ideas for a day trip, weekend getaway or mini vacation in the Netherlands? Check out our tips to make your search a little easier.
Do you live or are you coming to The Netherlands soon?
Then this is the right place for you.
We know how difficult it can be to get used to a new country and the culture that comes with it. This website gives you lots of information to adapt to your new life in the Netherlands a bit easier. Every week I add further information about trips you can make, about Dutch culture, I share typical Dutch dishes and give information about daily things.
Every month we post an interview with a person who now lives and works in the Netherlands and share their experiences and challenges.
If you want to know more about a specific topic, please let me know. I would like to hear what you run into and what I could help with.
Hi, I'm Angelique
My mission is to help you get used to your new country a little easier.
I know from experience that moving to a new country and getting used to the culture can be a real challenge.
In recent years, I have been an expat in Taiwan with my husband and two teenagers. Those first months in a new country are a real challenge and demand a lot from the whole family.
We returned to the Netherlands in August 2021 and met many new expat families here. I regularly get the same questions about life in the Netherlands as I had during our time abroad. To find out everything by ourselves takes lots of time and energy and we would love to put that into other things, wouldn’t we? That’s why I’m going to answer all your questions.
I will help you to adjust to your new life in the Netherlands easier!
I am a graphic designer by profession, which you will also see on this website in the form of products that I offer. Take a look at the printable calendar, which is free and ideal for planning all your trips and appointments. And if you need an invitation or birthcard take a look at this website or send me a message.
I love to travel and have experienced that you build a special bond if you do many things together as a family. Discovering new places and going out together has really become a priority in our family. I even prioritize days for outings on our calendar. You will also find more information on this website about trips and unique places in the Netherlands. And do you already have our complete list of places to visit in the Netherlands?
If not click this button!
Good luck with everything in your life as expats in the Netherlands. I hope to see you here regularly. I will be adding a lot of valuable content in the coming months to help you as much as possible.
With love,
