Anglodutch
English expat in the Netherlands
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Lives in Rural Drenthe
Speaks English, Dutch, some French and Spanish
Registration: 08 February 2018
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Living in Emmen by Stephanie Heron
Hi all, My husband's looking to possibly go to university in Emmen. We know absolutely nothing about the city besides the fact that it's super far away (we currently live in Leiden) and next to the German border. If anyone's lived there ...
@Mags84 In a report to be found on Oozo (based on statistics between 2018-2020), Emmen is placed at 234th position out of 343 for the safest council areas in the Netherlands (the most unsafe are at 341th - Eindhoven / 342th Rotterdam and 343th - ... Read More
Are you happy in the Netherlands? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in the Netherlands? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before ...
Nicola...that sounds absolutely terrible. If I was in your situation with that level of interference on how I should bring up my children, I would take my children and cross the border (even if I had to leave my house, possessions, job, friends, ... Read More
purchased an expensive bed more than 8 months ago! by aaragon
Hi everyone, I write to seek advice on a very unfortunate situation I'm going through. Last November I purchased a very expensive bed from a store in Alexandrium Woonmall in Rotterdam (Victus beds of Sweden). We actually payed for the bed in ...
Hi Aaragon, Sorry to hear about your situation. There seem to be various companies trading with/including the name 'Victus Beds of Sweden', in and outside Rotterdam. If you look at this ... Read More
Moving to holland by Laceybella
Hi, me and my husband are thinking of moving to holland, we have to small young children, and was wondering what people's views on the cost of living compared to the uk?? How much a month would you need to be earning to be more than surviving? ...
Hi, here's an idea on the current cost of living in the NL: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=825263 Read More
Iqdrive Driving School by Deb13
Avoid this company at all costs. I signed up with them in October 2018 for a course of deiving lessons and it's June 2019 and I still haven't had a single lesson despite paying in full. 5 instructors assigned - when you contact them they ...
Sorry to hear that you have been ripped off by these people. If the company is iQdrive Rijopleidingen B.V (they promote themselves as 'the largest driving school in the NL', based in Rotterdam), then you are not alone. They have numerous 1* ... Read More
Business bank accounts by aaragon
Dear expats! I recently looked at opening a business bank account with ING, with whom I currently have a private account. I was surprised to see the high price tag to this sort of account, given the fact that there are not noticeable differences in ...
Dear expats! I recently looked at opening a business bank account with ING, with whom I currently have a private account. I was surprised to see the high price tag to this sort of account, given the fact that there are not noticeable differences in ... Read More
Accommodation in the Netherlands: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youre new to or have not moved to the Netherlands just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house ...
Cynic offers good advice: ........ Never rent a property from outside the country; probably best to wait until you get there; use something like a hotel or AirBnB to cover your first couple of weeks.Further still, also be aware of fake holiday ... Read More
BREXIT - BRITISH EMBASSY AND IND HOLD JOINT Q&A SESSION by Cynic
Hi all, The above may be of interest to all British expats living in the Netherlands; the session was broadcast via Facebook at the end of January 2019; this link will take you directly to it. Hope this Helps. Cynic Expat Team
Hi, The link to the IND page with more information on the 'Option' procedure is here: https://ind.nl/en/dutch-citizenship/Pages/Option.aspx As I mentioned, the entire application went through our town hall here in Drenthe. I did not have ... Read More
BREXIT - BRITISH EMBASSY AND IND HOLD JOINT Q&A SESSION by Cynic
Hi all, The above may be of interest to all British expats living in the Netherlands; the session was broadcast via Facebook at the end of January 2019; this link will take you directly to it. Hope this Helps. Cynic Expat Team
Dank je wel! Read More
BREXIT - BRITISH EMBASSY AND IND HOLD JOINT Q&A SESSION by Cynic
Hi all, The above may be of interest to all British expats living in the Netherlands; the session was broadcast via Facebook at the end of January 2019; this link will take you directly to it. Hope this Helps. Cynic Expat Team
Well, I received my Dutch Nationality Certificate last Monday. I didn't get a Dutch flag from the mayor, but my family and I (plus my Dutch inlaws and sister-in-law) were invited to coffee and cakes with him and some senior colleagues. After ... Read More
Orthodontist by darkat
Advance Happy New Year to everyone! I need input and ideas please. We are moving to the Netherlands and my son has a braces. Would you know if the Orthodontist in the Netherlands can adjust the braces of my son? I will be in Voorburg, is there a ...
We're they able to get the treatment continuously?I have come a bit late to this thread, but what you should know is that the insurance cover for orthodontics has changed a lot here in the Netherlands (and elsewhere in Europe) recently. One of ... Read More
How did you make new friends? by mkqq
Hi all, I moved here two months ago and while I have been acquainted with a group of people (Facebook Groups etc...), I'm not sure how much longer I will stay active in this current social circle because I am not heavily into partying or ...
When I used to work for companies here (I have been self-employed for over fifteen years now), it was normal that you didn't see your colleagues outside of the office. Unlike other countries, such as the UK where you may gather in the pub on ... Read More
Trying to trust Dutch doctors but not liking their recommendations? by Dailydalek
Hi, I know Dutch medicine is rated high in the world. I'm overall happy with my care. However I've seen a new gp that is shattering my trust in the system. She doesn't seem to listen to my complaints. Recently, my ear was infected. ...
Hi, I know Dutch medicine is rated high in the world. I'm overall happy with my care. However I've seen a new gp that is shattering my trust in the system. She doesn't seem to listen to my complaints.If you google information on the ... Read More
BREXIT - BRITISH EMBASSY AND IND HOLD JOINT Q&A SESSION by Cynic
Hi all, The above may be of interest to all British expats living in the Netherlands; the session was broadcast via Facebook at the end of January 2019; this link will take you directly to it. Hope this Helps. Cynic Expat Team
Good to hear that obtaining Dutch Nationality via the 'Option' system was so easy, Henry. I am still awaiting a reply from the Town Hall here in Drenthe, but it shouldn't be long now! Read More
BREXIT - BRITISH EMBASSY AND IND HOLD JOINT Q&A SESSION by Cynic
Hi all, The above may be of interest to all British expats living in the Netherlands; the session was broadcast via Facebook at the end of January 2019; this link will take you directly to it. Hope this Helps. Cynic Expat Team
Yes, born in Munster as well! Read More