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@Invader_Stu

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English expat in the Netherlands

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Lives in Amsterdam

Registration: 11 September 2006

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7 years ago
Invader_Stu

100 Expat Tips For Being Happy in Holland by Invader_Stu

Just for fun I set myself the challenge of writing 100 fun and silly tips for being happy in Holland. Here is the result: 100 Expat Tips For Being Happy in ...

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@Julien Haha. It's almost like I planned it that way... I really didn't but it is a very funny coincidence. @Primadonna Owww. Thanks. Do you mind if I add those to a future list? Read More

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7 years ago

100 Expat Tips For Being Happy in Holland

Just for fun I set myself the challenge of writing 100 fun and silly tips for being happy in Holland. Here is the result: 100 Expat Tips For Being Happy in ... Read More

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8 years ago
Nozomi_h_t

ANY NICE BLOGS or something?? by Nozomi_h_t

Hi there! I've been thinking of moving to the Netherlands someday, hopefully soon. What is your favorite blog of expats in the Netherlands or something like that which you think it's actually helpful? :) It would be much nicer if it's ...

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I don't know about helpful but I write a blog that takes a fun look at Dutch culture and my own strange story of living in the country: www.invadingholland.com Read More

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8 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to the Netherlands? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Netherlands, would you heartily say "let’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...

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Hi Charlo You're welcome. I hope it helps. I certainly understand the feeling of a fear of the unknown. I had that a lot in the beginning. Stuart Read More

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8 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to the Netherlands? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Netherlands, would you heartily say "let’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...

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I moved here 15 years ago (today) and would not have changed a thing. My expat life has had its ups and downs. I came here by accident and I almost have up and left twice but I'm glad I struggled through it and stayed. I'm now married to an ... Read More

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14 years ago

The Guide To Surviving A Dutch House

Dutch houses are extremely dangerous. Dutch stairs, territorial mice, faulty wiring and the fact that the whole dame thing might slide off into a canal. How is it possible to survive? Fear not, help is here: invader-stu.com/holland/?p=2294]The ... Read More

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14 years ago
RYNN

HELLO. tell me the best job you ever had.. by RYNN

share some experience

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It's either the job I have now working as a games designer for Sony or the job I had ten years ago working as stage crew in the theatre industry. They were both a lot of fun for different reasons. Read More

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14 years ago
AnimE

If you win the lottery! by AnimE

So the question is simple what would you do if you win the lottery or if you dont like it that way if you win 1.000.000 of any currency.[if money is not enough you can add some .000 at the end ;)]

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I'd get myself a nice house with a back garden that joins onto a lake here in Holland. I'd either keep my job so I don't get board or turn my hobby of writing into a full time job. Read More

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14 years ago
ashley henn

Hairdresser from London, Moving to amsterdam! HELP! by ashley henn

My name is ashley, I am currently living in London, but have just been offered a job in Amsterdam... as you all know, its particuarly difficult to find accomadation, so I could do with any helpful hints,web links and/or contact details of anyone ...

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The renting section on the Funda site might help but it's all in Dutch: funda.nl/huur/ Read More

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14 years ago
tomc88

Moving to Amsterdam soon... please help... by tomc88

Hi, I've been waiting for a call from a recruitment firm (they said they were going to ring me everyday for the past three days!!) in the Netherlands and hopefully will be getting a job over there soonish (next few weeks/couple of months... I ...

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If you don't mind a bit of a train trip Haarlem is a very nice area about 20 mins away by train. I can still be expensive but it's a bit cheaper than Amsterdam. I think most people will agree with me that it is a very nice place. I used to live in ... Read More

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14 years ago
Olivier de Montréal

How many times have you moved? by Olivier de Montréal

Americans are known to move every 1 or 2 years... I wonder if you have moved as often as them... Was it in the same city/region/country? I lived in the Loire Valley, in Normandy and in Paris. Then i moved to Africa. Back to France, I lived in ...

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I moved once from England to Holland but with in Holland I've moved four times. Amsterdam > Haarlem > Weesp > Amsterdam Again > Rotterdam. Read More

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14 years ago
Mandy

How long have you been far away?? by Mandy

Hi everyone!!! All of us here are travelling a lot away from our country trying to find either a nice job, a nice experience, or just simply a nice way of living...away from our home country! I wondered how many years you all had been abroad? ...

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I've been away for nine years now. Not bad when I consider I originally only moved to Holland from England for 6 months. Read More

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14 years ago
futare

Moving to Netherland from England - Originally from South Africa by futare

Hi All, I have an opportunity to work in Utrecht. Obviously the prospect of packing up and moving over is daunting but I am seriously considering it. I was hoping that someone out there could share their experiences with me. I am married and ...

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I'm afraid I can't answer you specific questions because I don't know the answered but I can tell you that personally I like living in the Netherlands. I've lived here for nine years and although the first few years were a bit difficult at times ... Read More

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14 years ago
Drix

Freshman by Drix

Hey there.I've been in Italy for a couple of years now and made a couple of friends through various ways.I still believe that I can still make and meet more nice people and I'm sure you gonna be all my friends...this network will help me...ciao!!

Invader_Stu

Welcome to the site. Expats are friendly people and the people here are friendly so you are double-y (is that even a word?) in luck. Read More

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14 years ago
rehaan3333

hi by rehaan3333

am rehaan in delhi and am a buissness guy so keep travelling around the world -- working in the IT industry

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Welcome to the site Read More