Expat life

Becoming a citizen of the Netherlands Pt.2: Passing the Inburgering exam

The process my son and I went through to pass our Inburgering exam and receive our…
Becoming a citizen of the Netherlands, Pt. 1: Benefits & options

Four years ago, my son and I moved to the Netherlands from the UK after I…
Sorry, I’m English

My most repeated phrase of the last 18 months since living in the Netherlands, often felt…
Flags and ‘feestdagen’ – how the Dutch celebrate life

Every country has its calendar of celebrations, as well as its own customs to mark birthdays…
The BBC and other things I miss about British culture

BBC Radio 2, new music, the West End and other things I miss from British popular…
Banking, Brexit and Oliebollen

Round-up of banking issues faced when British banks decided to close accounts to expats due to…
A Year of Gratitude

1 year in, I reflect back on how things have been since I arrived in the…
Doing Business the Dutch Way

My 3-month update since moving to The Netherlands
The rise and rise of women’s networks

My experience of networking in the Dutch city of Eindhoven, soon after arriving from the UK,…