Heym
New memberSwiss expat in the Netherlands
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Lives in Amsterdam
Registration: 02 March 2011
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Safety in the Netherlands by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the Netherlands? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
You gladly can see eye witness reports. A few years ago I would have said the same as you do. But I guess it is harder to make a living and a lot of people are quiet disillusioned. Sad but true. The only way to keep places safe is to be outside, ... Read More
Dutch cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in the Netherlands? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of the Netherlands and why not your best ...
The only food on your forum thats real Dutch is Stampot, Mashed potatoes with anything mixed in. Zuur kool or Sauerkraut is German and Polish and is not that well known in Holland. Cabbage doesn't grow here easily except Gruenkohl, Winter ... Read More
Safety in the Netherlands by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the Netherlands? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
I lived all over Europe, also for a while in Napoli, south of Italy, some of the worst places in Northern England, Ireland France, Germany, Spain , Marocco. Never had any problems as long as you don't walk around with cameras and jewellery ... Read More
Healthcare in the Netherlands by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Netherlands ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Netherlands? Thanks in advance ...
Here in Netherlands everybody by law needs a (privat) health insurance! you get a basic packet which the state decides year to year what that package has to cover. This Packages in Dutch is called "Basis Packett" its costs and contents with all ... Read More