Michele Carloni visits the open ateliers in the Jordaan over the weekend and talks to established Russian artist Olga Okuneva about living and working in the Netherlands. read more

Aad and Ron Dissel de Boo tell the story of how they once went to a conference in the USA to talk of their experiences in raising children. Before they spoke, a woman came up to them and told them forthrightly that she didn't agree that homosexuals should be allowed to raise children, because it went against traditional family values. By Dheera Sujan. read more

Justine Whitcutt is one of an increasing number of expats who’ve discovered that teaching the English language is a way to make their globe-trotting financially viable. The only requirement is a recognised teaching qualification. read more

Swedish expat Asa Sarlen compares Dutch to Swedish style along with other aspects of Dutch life. She finds that the Dutch put emphasis on ‘gezelligheid’, are behind in fashion, drive rudely, but are open-minded and interested in what you are doing. She would love to settle in Amsterdam. read more

Louise Gunning, who chairs the board of Amsterdam's Academic Medical Centre hospital (AMC). She talks about healthcare, demographic change, being an executive and women in top jobs. Only five percent of Dutch boards are chaired by women. By Wendy Braanker. read more