@Mona Taneja
Indian expat in the Netherlands
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About me
Indian
Lives in Hilversum
Speaks English, no
Registration: 08 December 2014
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Interesting customs and traditions in the Netherlands by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in the Netherlands? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that ...
The Netherlands experience was a very European one for me and my family. Although before shifting to Netherlands, we had visited other countries; but it is a different experience altogether when you start living in a country and get firsthand and ... Read More
Do you speak Dutch? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Dutch is essential for a successful integration in the Netherlands. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Dutch? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Hi! Yes, I agree that to truly become a part of any society/country, it is much easier if you know the local language. In case of Netherlands, people are really helpful especially when you are an expat who has been transferred here and you ... Read More
The holiday season in the Netherlands by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in the Netherlands? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in the Netherlands? How do Dutch celebrate this very ...
Hi, We are going to be in India for Christmas. In India too, Christmas is among the festivals celebrated throughout the country with equal fervor and enthusiasm. Schools remain closed for around 2 weeks and markets:malls are decorated with ... Read More
Visiting to see if we want to move. How can we best spend our time?? by IDOA86
Hallo allemaal, My wife and I live in the United States but have contemplated what a move to the Netherlands would look like (where her family is from) for a few years on-and-off. We visited for about 12 days back in 2013 but largely explored ...
Hi, It's a wonderful idea to explore Netherlands before you decide to actually settle and work here. From my point of view, it's not too difficult to start a business here if you have all your documents and papers well prepared. You can go ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in the Netherlands by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in the Netherlands is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your ...
Hello again, Business opportunities are initially ideas or thoughts that come to mind when you are looking for a product or service in a new environment and you face difficulties finding exactly what you need. This is what prompted me to create an ... 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 ...
Absolutely!! Coming to Netherlands was our first overseas job transfer experience. Glad to say, it was and still stays a positive step all the way for us. The authorities concerned; starting from getting our ICards to registering at the Gemeente ... Read More
New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Netherlands forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi ! I am Mona from India. It's been a year now in Netherlands. Was apprehensive at first but found that Dutch people are really friendly and helpful. Am now well settled and living in Hilversum. Being a teacher by profession and having worked ... Read More