Klaasvdveen
Dutch expat in Germany
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Dutch
Lives in Geeste
Speaks Dutch, English, German and try to learn Spanish
Registration: 23 October 2009
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Hello Netherlands - here I am by noefli
Hello Netherlands and all the great people living here. I am an Expat from Switzerland, 28 years old and living in Hilversum. I am here for almost 6 month now and took my time to settle in and explore my new home. But I really would like to build a ...
Hi Noefli, Here's a chocolate addict living in Germany nearby the Dutch border (Enschede)! Do you like the Netherlands and the Dutch people by so far? Greetings, Klaas Read More
Cost of different stuff, HELP by Hravn
Hello! I am moving to Alkmaar hopefully in November and are searching for some help for knowing what the cost of some stuff is. 1. For a family of 3, what are the water price each month? 2. What are the electricity prive per kWh. What do you ...
Camille gives a good explination, I forgot to explain the supplemental insurrance. Like I said, I live in Germany and have a insurrance in both Germany and the Netherlands, so there are a few little differences with a regular Dutch health hnsurrance. Read More
Cost of different stuff, HELP by Hravn
Hello! I am moving to Alkmaar hopefully in November and are searching for some help for knowing what the cost of some stuff is. 1. For a family of 3, what are the water price each month? 2. What are the electricity prive per kWh. What do you ...
Hi Hrvan, I live in Germany, but am Dutch and still work in the Netherlands. Prices and energy use is for me and my wife in our detached house. 1. Waterprices: I pay about 50,- each month (we use about 5m3/month) 2. Electricity is about ... Read More
Short transfer time in bahn station - Hilversum by iwan qurniy
Hi guys, I'm booking a train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin HBf. There's one transfer point in Hilversum but the time is only 4 minutes to shift the train. Please suggest me how to make preparation for this short time cause I'm going with ...
I never went to Konnopke, so I can't compare it to Curry36... But you'll think it worth it? ;) Then I'll try it on my next visit to Berlin! Read More
Any Californian Expat in Groningen? by yelena1112
Hello, We are a married couple in our late 30's, we are new to Netherlands currently my husband works and lives in Groningen and i am going to join him in june after our son finishes his 10th grade in SF bay area... Just looking for the new friends ...
Not only finding a practitioner is hard, Dutch many dentists have waitinglists for new patients. I recommend to connect with a dentist to if you are living here, just for the regular checkup and just in case of you'll need him/her. Read More
Short transfer time in bahn station - Hilversum by iwan qurniy
Hi guys, I'm booking a train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin HBf. There's one transfer point in Hilversum but the time is only 4 minutes to shift the train. Please suggest me how to make preparation for this short time cause I'm going with ...
No thanxs! Just like to help people! If you visit Berlin, try a Curryworst at Curry36 . One of my favorit stops in Berlin! Enjoy! Read More
NOW is the Time to Visit the Caribbean by LisaValencia
What many people do not realize is that the weather on Costa Ricas Caribbean side is quite different from the rest of the country. When it is rainy season on the Pacific side its dry and sunny here in the Caribbean, where I live. Yet the ...
Hi Lisa, Sounds great! I like the caribbean and some friend recommend me CR, but still i'ver never been there. How is the live quality over there in compare to the US (Health care, living costs, safety, etc.)\ Greetings from Europe, Klaas Read More
Short transfer time in bahn station - Hilversum by iwan qurniy
Hi guys, I'm booking a train ticket from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin HBf. There's one transfer point in Hilversum but the time is only 4 minutes to shift the train. Please suggest me how to make preparation for this short time cause I'm going with ...
Hi Iwan, You (normally) arrive in Hilversum at track 3, your connection to Berlin leaves at track 2. You just have to cross the platform from track 2 to 3, it can be done in a few seconds. Normaly the train will wait for transferring passengers. ... Read More
neighborhoods by chloe shoes
Hello All - I'm on a search for a great neighborhood! Heather from Cloggieintraining gave me some great info - but I'd love to hear more about where you chose to live and why you love it! We're rather simple, down to earth people - with 2 kids ...
Hi Chloe, Amsterdam is expensive with high rents. Do you want to go to Amsterdam or considering a alternative city? Many possibilities, but it depends on where you want (or have) to live for work/study/etc. If you have any questions feel free to ... Read More
Any Californian Expat in Groningen? by yelena1112
Hello, We are a married couple in our late 30's, we are new to Netherlands currently my husband works and lives in Groningen and i am going to join him in june after our son finishes his 10th grade in SF bay area... Just looking for the new friends ...
happy to meat..... ;) meet.... Read More
Any Californian Expat in Groningen? by yelena1112
Hello, We are a married couple in our late 30's, we are new to Netherlands currently my husband works and lives in Groningen and i am going to join him in june after our son finishes his 10th grade in SF bay area... Just looking for the new friends ...
Hi Lauren, Yelena, Kaccie and everyone, I'm Dutch, live in Germany and would love to go to CA in the future! I visit Groningen often to be with my family, i'm glad to say my family is much more tolerant than the average people which Kaccie ... Read More
Who else is having a hard time finding a job in the Netherlands? by ksullivan
It's terrible when you arrive in a country with particular skills and background and no-one seems to appreciate it here. Did other people have to have a complete career change like me?
I agree with Ksullivan, contact company's directly. The recruitment agency's in The Netherlands are working slow and not accurate enough. I am Dutch and have a few negative experiences with multiple agency's. Goodluck everyone ... Read More
I need a friend!! by cris_hromei
Hi all! I just moved to Netherlands a few weeks ago and I miss my frineds. I am a Romanian citizen and i live in Tilburg the Netherlands. In this moment I am looking for a job but is hard to find one in my fild (credit and collections)not knowing ...
Hi Cris, Even knowing the Dutch language it is very difficult to find a job right now. Do you make any progress with speaking and writing dutch? Greetings, Klaas Read More
VACATION IN HOLLAND by caribbeangirl
I would like to vacation in holland want some advise please help .............
Hi Carribeangirl, I don't know what festival you meen, but the Reggae Sundance event has been canceld this year. There is very much to see but it's depending on in which city you want to stay. Greetings, Klaas Read More
Work in Netherlands by safon24
Hi! I want have some experience in living abroad about 1-2 months. I plan to lease my flat in Moscow and rent a room in Holland. It will be about 400 euros profit per month, but I think it will be so boring, live in France without occupation, and ...
Hi Safon, What kind of work are you seeking for in The Netherlands? Do you speak any Dutch (can be helpfull when you're seeking a job!) And in which region? Greetings, Klaas Read More