Overseasy
- May 19, 2021
- 3 min
How to find a job in Amsterdam
If you’re an English speaker looking for career opportunities in the Netherlands, Amsterdam is your best option. The Dutch capital is...
Overseasy
- May 12, 2021
- 2 min
Letters from Abroad: How to stay in touch with friends and family while abroad
Undoubtedly the biggest obstacle expats face when moving abroad is saying goodbye to friends and family. Although farewells involve...
Overseasy
- May 6, 2021
- 3 min
Hidden gems of the Netherlands
As coronavirus restrictions begin to lift and the vaccination roll out picks up speed we can once again think about exploring the...
Overseasy
- Apr 29, 2021
- 2 min
How to pack your life into two suitcases
Yey! You’ve booked your flight and you’re ready to move to your new city or country… But wait… You’re only allowed to take two suitcases....
Overseasy
- Apr 21, 2021
- 2 min
How to find affordable housing in the Netherlands
A tale as old as time: the new expat attempting to find affordable housing in the Netherlands. If you’ve already begun to scroll through...
Overseasy
- Apr 14, 2021
- 2 min
Real Talk: Is English really widely spoken in the Netherlands?
Yes it is – 93% of the population claim to be fluent in English. In fact, according to EF English Proficiency Index, the Netherlands...
Overseasy
- Apr 8, 2021
- 2 min
In the Netherlands you don’t need a car!
What comes to mind when you think of the Netherlands? Windmills, tall people, bikes... Each is pretty accurate, especially the latter. In...
Overseasy
- Mar 31, 2021
- 3 min
How does the Dutch election system work and what was important about the 2021 election?
Over the past couple of weeks Dutch news has been dominated with the election – will the far right Geert Wilders gain more seats? Will...
Overseasy
- Mar 24, 2021
- 3 min
The Netherlands is one of the healthiest countries in the world!
According to a recent study conducted by Compare The Market, the Netherlands is the eighth healthiest country in the world. The world’s...
Overseasy
- Mar 17, 2021
- 2 min
Is the Netherlands the best place to raise a family?
Great, you read my article on the Netherlands having the shortest working week in the world, and would now like to live and work in...