One of the most terrifying things about moving abroad is finding a hairdresser. Although the Dutch certainly have a great control of English, the last thing I want is a “kort pittig” hairstyle. For years, I’ve cut my own hair as I’ve been nervous about trusting a hairdresser. I decided to get balayage this year and I’ve been in love…
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If you’re visiting the Netherlands or you’ve moved to the Netherlands, you might need to get a SIM card. When I first moved here, I didn’t know Dutch and it was hard getting a working SIM card that I could activate myself. I hope this guide to buying a Dutch SIM card in the Netherlands helps you save yourself a…
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With the upcoming Open Monument Day in the Hague, you might be wondering what is worth seeing during this weekend (September 14 & 15, 2019) when many famous historic places open up their doors to the public for free. As a self-confessed history geek, it’s one of my favorite public holidays of the year. Last year, I spent the whole…
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As a lover of the Dutch language still not yet fully fluent, I spent a while digging through recommendations for good Dutch schools to attend a Dutch course in the Hague. I’ve pulled together the best recommendations from friends who also have taken Dutch courses and some low-budget options for those without the money for a Dutch course.