We all know what the most common new year’s resolutions are, and we make the same ones year after year. Sad as it might be though, the countdown to the new year inevitably, turns into a countdown of the resolutions you didn’t accomplish. Here are the five new year’s resolutions you will definitely accomplish should you relocate to the Netherlands.
Sinterklaas!
Who is Sinterklaas?
Arriving from Spain by steamboat, he disembarks to mount a white steed by the name of Amerigo. This figure wears a red cloak and tall hat; he has a white beard and holds a shepherd’s staff and his big book of who is naughty and nice in hand for administration. He also has a helper who carries a burlap sack filled with candy to give to good children and a willow branch to spank the naughty ones!
Christmas Markets: a beloved tradition
What atmosphere is better than the one hanging over Christmas markets? If you are a lover of the holidays, you will understand the feeling of what holding a cheesy decorated mug filled with hot wine brings. The glittering lights above you, adorably decorated gift stalls and carefully constructed skating rinks bring warmth to your bones, despite your numb cheeks. And though Germany is arguably the best country to go to for these markets, the Netherlands is not too far behind in extravagance. Verder lezen →
Dress for (Interview) Success!
What’s on the inside counts for a lot, but the outside is the first thing anyone sees so dress to impress. Your appearance during an interview is a crucial part of getting the job and here at Abroad Experience, we’ve seen everything from sweatpants to a three-piece suit. With this, we thought to give you some very general and simple guiding principles to help to dress for success.
Keep informed about Dutch insurance
If you are already insured in the Netherlands, you may have gotten a reminder e-mail about the changes that the government is making when it comes to your health insurance. Each year, the Dutch government conducts a few changes in basic insurance which influence all insurers. Verder lezen →