Invader_Stu
English expat in the Netherlands
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Lives in Amsterdam
Registration: 11 September 2006
100 Expat Tips For Being Happy in Holland
@Julien Haha. It's almost like I planned it that way... I really didn't but it is a very funny coincidence. @Primadonna Owww. Thanks. Do you mind if I add those to a future list? Read More
100 Expat Tips For Being Happy in Holland
Just for fun I set myself the challenge of writing 100 fun and silly tips for being happy in Holland. Here is the result: 100 Expat Tips For Being Happy in ... Read More
ANY NICE BLOGS or something?? by Nozomi_h_t
Hi there! I've been thinking of moving to the Netherlands someday, hopefully soon. What is your favorite blog of expats in the Netherlands or something like that which you think it's actually helpful? :) It would be much nicer if it's ...
I don't know about helpful but I write a blog that takes a fun look at Dutch culture and my own strange story of living in the country: www.invadingholland.com Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Netherlands? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Netherlands, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
Hi Charlo You're welcome. I hope it helps. I certainly understand the feeling of a fear of the unknown. I had that a lot in the beginning. Stuart Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Netherlands? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Netherlands, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
I moved here 15 years ago (today) and would not have changed a thing. My expat life has had its ups and downs. I came here by accident and I almost have up and left twice but I'm glad I struggled through it and stayed. I'm now married to an ... Read More
The Guide To Surviving A Dutch House
Dutch houses are extremely dangerous. Dutch stairs, territorial mice, faulty wiring and the fact that the whole dame thing might slide off into a canal. How is it possible to survive? Fear not, help is here: invader-stu.com/holland/?p=2294]The ... Read More
HELLO. tell me the best job you ever had..
It's either the job I have now working as a games designer for Sony or the job I had ten years ago working as stage crew in the theatre industry. They were both a lot of fun for different reasons. Read More
New memeber Join in by acestyle
Hi, everyboday, how are yu . I am a new member and just join in here. Cindy is from China. Hope get more friend from here. MSN: cindysu.good@hotmail.com Skype: cindysu.good
Welcome to the site to the both of you Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
Another thing I always find surprising is the ability to understand everything being said around me. My Dutch is still coming along very slowly so a lot of the time I can just switch off and ignore what is being said around me. When I go back to ... Read More
Expat hobbies by Julien
Hi everybody, What's your favourite hobby (appart from blogging ;))? Is there any kind of "local hobby" where you are? Well my favourite hobby (computers) is not very original, but I can say I like the petanque, you know that game we practise in ...
One of my big hobbies is improv (I just mentioned this is the making friends thread). I went to a few workshops at first and found it fun. then I started doing courses and started to get hooked. Now I'm in an improv group putting no shows twice a ... Read More
Your 10 best tips to make friends when you're abroad by Julien
We've been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you're abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make (local and other expats) friends when you're living far from home :top: [b]Which are your 10 best ...
Find a local activity to join. I took up improv and I met a lot of friends through doing that, both local Dutch and expats Read More
What do you do for a living? by NicoleB
If you don't mind me asking ;) Do you work or are you with your Spouse? If you are with your Spouse do you so any sort of work (except for what most people don't call work...) I am traveling with my husband and don't work (just the usual ;) ). I ...
I work for a computer games company as a designer making levels and game pay mechanics for games on the PS3 Read More
Living in Europe
Welcome to the site. I live in Holland and it has the laid back atmosphere and language is not a problem since most people speak English. Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
Please list item & what country your from/country your in
It's a small thing but I miss Bourbon biscuits they were so easy to get in the UK but they don't sell them any where in Holland. Read More
Reverse Culture Shock by Guesposter58
Hmm. All last week I was back in the UK (mixing some work, with a short break). The last time I was back there was in November last year, and also the previous August. One thing I noticed this time though was I seemed to be suffering more from ...
I get that all the time. The one thing that amazes me when ever I go back to London is the level of general hostility. I'm so un-used to it now living in Holland. In Holland I feel safe to use my phone, i-pod or psp in public but in London I don't. Read More
Your 10 best tips to make friends when you're abroad by Julien
We've been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you're abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make (local and other expats) friends when you're living far from home :top: [b]Which are your 10 best ...
Find a group that is involved in some kind of activity you enjoy. Read More