by Rina Mae Acosta | Child Care
Hiring an au pair can be a daunting task, especially when you live as an expat. Rina Mae Acosta helps you navigate the hurdles – both personal and logistical – as you start the journey to find the perfect match. Modern-day life presents unique challenges...
by Catarina Queiroz and Lisa Benoist | Life in Amsterdam, Summer
We’ve compiled the best local beach and lake destinations for families, based on recommendations from our Mamas. This information dates from 2021. Please check zwemwater.nl for the latest information. A summer’s day at the beach is the best activity for...
by Amrita Suri | Life in Amsterdam, Living Sustainably, Money
The latest in our Living Sustainably series covers areas in our homes and in our lifestyles where we can make some earth and resource friendly adjustments. Throw the light switch on, and the gloom of short winter days and endless nights is gone. Extreme...
by Emma van Nifterick | Legal, Money, New to Amsterdam
Receiving gift packages or buying favorite items online from our home countries can be part of daily life for international families, but the costs involved can be surprising and confusing. Fortunately, Emma van Nifterick is here to walk us through...
by Debby Poort | Learning Dutch
Do you speak Dutch? Do you plan to? Some people dive right into language appropriation while others hang back. Therapist Debby Poort has five questions new Dutch learners should consider before they start learning. 1. How long are you planning to live in The...