Here in Holland

This time a shorter podcast looking at social media and what to do and what absolutely not to do when you are looking for your dream job. The Netherlands is super tolerant and you might be forgiven for thinking anything goes - but not always. Google yourself and see what’s out there – you can bet your last euro that others will do that – especially potential employer. I’m joined by Katerina Alikar...

So, as an international or an expat in the Netherlands do you have an easy life? There are tax breaks, nice salaries a good work life balance, international schools and special services from city halls to make you feel at home. But is it all champagne and caviar? Internationals from around the globe share their thoughts in the podcast and I interview Aniek Smit. She is a historian and expert on th...

Bit of a departure in the podcast this time – it’s an interview with a Swedish-British crime historian who has unearthed new information about the possible identity of Jack the Ripper. Was Jack the Ripper a Dutch sailor? An intriguing new theory has come to light – there have been many suspects down the years, but a definitive answer has never been found. So where does Hendrik de Jong Dutch sailor...

In this episode - what is the back story of us internationals in the Netherlands? Why are we here, are we happy, what do we love and what weirds us out? And do we really feel comfortable and at home? This time in the podcast people from around the world share their thoughts on life with the Dutch. It was recorded at the Feel at Home Fair in the Hague which was organized by the Hague Online . For m...

This time in the podcast - what happens when your dream expat job turns sour and you are no longer happy let alone fulfilled and rewarded? An interview with O’ona Souissi, an expert on helping people get the careers they want instead of treading water in dead-end jobs. Hear the common misconceptions which hold people back and get the fundamental principles to reignite your career. Find out more ab...

The festive season is upon us – Here in Holland has the guide on how to enjoy it like a Dutchie. So what are the customs the dos and the don’ts? And what should you try? An interview with Abuzer van Leeuwen the man behind the website Dutch Review Fore more on Here in Holland: Here in Holland email: hereinholland@gmail.comSubscribe in iTunes or Android app of choice. Support the show

The debate around Zwarte Piet – Black Pete – has been raging in the Netherlands for several years. Is the character a black-face racist stereotype or just a harmless Dutch tradition? Positions are entrenched – with supporters and opponents clashing sometimes hysterically. Many in Dutch society are simply stunned as to what’s happened around what is a treasured family holiday and celebration. At on...

Sometimes you meet people and your assumptions are truly tested. This podcast features the story of Sue Sušnik – she feels people’s emotions, literally by laying her hands on their bodies…Her goal to help people regain balance in their lives by realising what’s holding them back. She uses what she describes as a kind of emotional plumbing to get people back in touch with their true selves. Sound l...

There are more bikes than people in the Netherlands - Dutch people love to cycle. Why is cycling so popular in the Netherlands? And is it true that cyclists are always in the right? And what of the rise of e-bikes and new experiments to give cyclists even more freedom? Check out the latest podcast with the Urban Cycling Institute Contact: Here in Holland email: hereinholland@gmail.comSubscribe in...

The 30% Rule is a tax break for expats in the Netherlands and it is being reviewed. Some 60,000 expats currently qualify for this generous tax allowance - but what changes are likely and why is this all happening now? Expert tax advisor Robert Bosma from Broadstreet explains what expats can expect in this edition of the Here in Holland podcast. Contact: Here in Holland email: hereinholland@gmail.c...

How about drawing comparisons between life as an expat and life as a polar explorer? Sound crazy? Well not as far-fetched as you might think. This is the theme of the book The Mobile Life – A New Approach to Moving Anywhere . The book draws on the leadership and endurance skills as embodied by British polar explorer Ernest Shackleton and extrapolates lessons for internationals seeking to conquer a...

It may sound strange but internationals often struggle to make Dutch friends. In this podcast internationals talk about this and we hear about some possible solutions. Plus a great event in Leiden to bring locals and internationals together We Are Leiden The podcast also features Vassia Sarantopoulou from The Anti-Loneliness Project Contact: Here in Holland email: hereinholland@gmail.com Facebook...

Life as a newcomer in the Netherlands never ceases to amaze – just when you think stuff won’t get any wackier then things get turned up a notch or two. This time in the podcast a collection of random stories I’ve gathered over the past few months since I started making the show. Weird and weirder in the podcast this timeContact Here in Holland email: hereinholland@gmail.com Facebook page WhatsApp...

How to get a job in the Netherlands? Questions answered in the podcast this time. An interview with Katerina Alikaridou from Randstad Multilingual Recruitment – the international arm of the Randstad employment bureau. Where are the jobs and how much can you earn? How long will it take me to get a job and how do I best present myself? Top tips for internationals in the Netherlands or thinking of co...

To learn to speak Dutch or not to learn to speak Dutch – is that even a question? Expats you know there comes a time when the language question can no longer be ignored. I look at different ways of learning to speak Dutch in the podcast this time. I visit the Koentact language school in Amsterdam - drop in on UvA Talen University of Amsterdam’s language institute. And join Flowently for a look at...

Improvised comedy and what it take to make expats laugh in this edition of the podcast. Comedy group The Cyclepaths share their deepest thoughts when I visit them at a show in Theatre Pepijn in The Hague. The Cyclepaths Contact Here in Holland email: hereinholland@gmail.com Facebook page WhatsApp +31 (0) 6 12 42 83 87Twitter: @HereHolland. Support the show

This podcast features a story about the desire to have kids and the fear of losing them. Australian blogger Stephanie Ernst was struck by an incredibly rare disease which affects identical twins. The podcast highlights her struggle with the disease Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome – TTTS – and its closely associated variant TAPS – Twin Anemia Polycythemia Sequence. It features Dr. Enrico Lopriore...

Ever wondered how getting married in the Netherlands works? This podcast features Wedding Planner Beatrice Betley, a wonder woman who speaks six languages and is a top organiser. The Expat Wedding Planner Contact Here in Holland email: hereinholland@gmail.com Facebook page WhatsApp +31 (0) 6 12 42 83 87Twitter: @HereHolland. Support the show

This time in the podcast there we hear from an organisation which has been collecting expat stories from around the world. It’s the Expatriate Archive Centre based in The Hague. There are hints of nostalgia, the thrill of the future and a role at the centre of global change. The archive - originally set up by a group of Shell expat spouses – collects expat stories from around the globe. Contact He...

An interview with the Netherlands' most sarcastic blogger - Amsterdam's Shallowman . Simon Woolcot - Shallowman himself - talks about his motives and his full on approach. Loved by many and hated by others the controversial blogger tells it like he sees it. Contact Here in Holland email: hereinholland@gmail.com Facebook page WhatsApp +31 (0) 6 12 42 83 87Twitter: @HereHolland. Subscribe,...

You are not alone. This is the message of the Anti-Loneliness Project . This week in the interview podcast psychologist and founder of the Anti-Loneliness project Vassia Sarantopoulou. Why loneliness should not be a taboo and but seen as an opportunity to look at yourself and move forward. Everyone gets lonely sometimes, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Anti-Loneliness Facebook page Twitter: @Anti_...

In the latest podcast on English media in the Netherlands an interview with Rob Christian from Shout FM in Maastricht. Facebook RTV Maastricht Contact Here in Holland. WhatsApp +31 (0) 6 12 42 83 87 Facebook. Subscribe, rate and review Here in Holland in iTunes. Twitter: @HereHolland Support the show

In this story edition of the podcast the theme is small victories. Taking on challenges and winning feels great - these small victories help us feel more human at home and happy. People from round the world who’ve come to the Netherlands share stories of how they overcame obstacles that are part and parcel of life in a new country. Share your story – WhatsApp +31 (0) 6 12 42 83 87Email - hereinhol...

This time in the Here in Holland podcast it’s the latest in the mini-series on English language media in the Netherlands. An interview with Molly Quell from Dutch News.nl Dutch News is one of the most popular websites in the Netherlands when it comes to English language media. They have just launched a podcast too. Dutch News on Facebook Listen to the Dutch News Podcast Share your story with Here...

In this interview edition I talk to entrepreneur Sinead Hewson about setting up a business in the Netherlands. Great tips and advice from businesswoman Sinead Hewson the owner of TpEBO – a company offering facilitation and consultancy to help organisations work more effectively. Sinead is also a member of the Women's Business Initiative International Contact Here in Holland: Facebook page ema...