My Dutch Dream

Many people from around the world, English included, have already emigrated to The Netherlands and are living the high life so what can we learn from them?
One forum I hang out on a lot is Channels.nl. It’s a great site frequented mostly by tourists but also by some locals. Ultimately, it is the largest English [...]

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Just a quick tip if you are learning Dutch like me.
I’ve heard that it’s a good idea to expose yourself to the language every day – think about it, it probably has a similar effect to living in the country (minus the opportunities for practising your skills with the locals).
I’ve got many different ways of [...]

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Recently I haven’t been posting, in part due to ill health, but don’t worry because I am feeling good and optimistic about the future.
However, I have new implications to consider including healthcare in The Netherlands.
I had always assumed that the Dutch system was similar to that in the UK – free at the point of [...]

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