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05/02/2010 A tale of three cities: Finding a home in Italy, Holland and Germany

More often than not, the process of finding a home seems to be one of the most painful experiences in life. But it is possible to find the right...

02/02/2010 Join Expatica’s “i am not a tourist” Fair photo competition

Always wanted to have your photos published? Send in a photo of the Netherlands and this may be your chance.

30/01/2010 Share your content with Expatica

Expatica is looking for readers who want to contribute to our websites.

29/01/2010 Moving country in your teens

Teenager Kirsty Johnstone explains how she coped with moving to the Netherlands with her family at short notice from her Scottish homeland and...

15/01/2010 Be ‘slim’ and keep peddling

Over Christmas, I stepped on the scales and didn’t like what I saw--a couple of extra kilos have taken hold of my petite frame since the start of...

12/01/2010 Snow sports in the Netherlands

Photo/ video blog: A day out in the Waterlands.

03/01/2010 Snowfall in Haarlem

Enjoying the snow in Haarlem.

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Setting up home in the Netherlands

Setting up home in the Netherlands

A guide to telephone, internet and television along with utility services water, electricity and gas in the Netherlands.

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Dutch immigration and residency regulations

Lost in the Dutch immigration system? Look no further than this guide compiled for our Survival Guide 2009.

The Netherlands at a glance

The Netherlands at a glance

Some basic facts and figures about living and working in the Netherlands.

Giving birth in the Netherlands

Giving birth in the Netherlands

The challenges and benefits of the maternity system in the Netherlands and how it differs to other countries.