The Haarlemmermeer region offers easy connections to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for international travel, a good selection of public and international schools and plenty of green space to spend time outdoors. The world at your fingertips Haarlemmermeer and the area around Amsterdam Airport Schiphol offer a variety o…

The area of Zaanstad and Purmerend is characterised by rural areas, historic villages and plenty of work. Well-known producers of goods such as cocoa, edible oil and cheese are found here. Zaanstad heritage The Zaanstad and Purmerend area, located directly north of Amsterdam, is characterised by beautiful countrysid…

Haarlem is one of the most beautiful old towns in the Netherlands, offering a wealth of historic buildings and monuments and a vibrant community of 150,000 inhabitants. Although it is the second largest city in the Amsterdam metropolitan area, the capital of the province of Noord-Holland and has a truly cosmopolitan feel…

The fact that Düsseldorf is one of the most expensive cities in Germany is known throughout the country. But how does this status affect its citizens? This analysis looks at the housing market and considers owner-occupied properties. Prices in Düsseldorf The city’s high price can be recognised by a number of indicat…

Visas and work permits On paper, getting the right paperwork to move to Frankfurt is very simple. Not every citizen needs a visa to enter Germany for three months or less, but if you have a desire to move or live or work in the country, you will need to apply for an Aufenthaltserlaubnis (temporary residence permit, whi…

If you have decided to live in Frankfurt, you have made an excellent decision. It doesn’t matter if you are moving to Frankfurt for personal reasons or because you got a job in the city. Frankfurt is probably the only city in Germany that looks like an American city with a proper skyline. Some people also call Frankfurt M…

Along with Hamburg, Berlin and Munich, Cologne is the largest city in Germany. But that’s not the only reason why students flock to this metropolis of almost a million people year after year. Because life in Cologne is always a little more colourful, a little more crazy and a little more flashy. Whether it’s music, sports…

When you move, you want to have the things that are most precious to you with you. Moving with your pet (such as a dog or cat) from England to the Netherlands doesn’t have to be difficult. Moving from the UK to the Netherlands with a dog or cat When moving by air, in some cases your pet may act as your luggage, but…

There are elements of the Dutch culture that are exclusively associated with this region. So what do you encounter when you move from the UK? What language will you encounter in the Netherlands after moving from the UK? Dutch is the official language and is spoken by approximately 90% of the population. 453,000 peop…

You can’t get enough of art and culture in Venlo. The locals are proud of their carnival tradition, the Vastelaovend, which turns the city into a colourful and joyful spectacle every year. As soon as the sun sets, every weekend you can dance, listen to music, eat and drink at Venlo’s numerous festivals. Not only in the…