Just what is the Dutch siren every first Monday of the month? by Kay on 15 February 2026 Posted in Life abroad On hearing this somewhat strange noise for the first time, a couple of weeks after moving to the Netherlands, I was quite confused and totally petrified! Especially given the fact that no one, at any point, had mentioned it. Let alone what it was for or what it was about! I mean, you’d think my Read More
Embracing a healthier lifestyle and habits in Holland… by Kay on 3 February 2026 Posted in Life abroad A new job, a new country, a new start… One of the main aspects of moving to the Netherlands and making a fresh start, as well as a different experience, was to change some of my lifestyle habits. In fact, I was actually looking forward to embracing a healthier lifestyle and habits in Holland! Ok, Read More
Setting up utilities as a foreigner in a new country… by Kay on 19 December 2025 Posted in Life abroad Feeling contented… It’s been a little while now since I moved into my new apartment. Having a place to call home has really helped make me feel more settled and contented living here. Living in a hotel for the first few weeks was really starting to take its toll. Hotels are great, but they’re really Read More
Dutch dentist experience… by Kay on 25 October 2025 Posted in Life abroad Getting health insurance… Since moving to the Netherlands, I have taken the necessary steps to ensure I have the necessary health insurance. Something that I wanted to get done straight away! Mainly because it’s yet something else ticked off my long list of things to do here. I just want things like that out of Read More
