Get Fit & Make Friends: Why Joining a Football League is the Perfect Activity
Have you ever walked past a pitch, overhearing a referee’s whistle as a 5-a-side team shouted to pass the ball?
7 Ways to Deal with Dental Anxiety
If thinking about the dentist leaves you contemplating things that might go wrong, then you may suffer from dental anxiety. Dental anxiety can affect anyone. Being worried about going to the dentist is common. In fact, 40% of the Dutch population suffer from dental anxiety. It is important not to be ashamed or embarrassed about…
The Unofficial Ultimate Guide to Dealing With Dutch Doctors
You, or someone you know, have probably encountered it before. You head to the doctor’s office and tell them your symptoms.
International Health Insurance in the Netherlands
The Netherlands has universal healthcare and basic health insurance is a legal requirement for everyone registered and living in the Netherlands. This article looks at when non-Dutch passport holders should take out international health insurance instead of Dutch health insurance. We recommend this for: International students studying but not working in the Netherlands Those expats…
Do You Have Sleep Problems? Learn Your Sleep Chronotype
Have you heard of the sleep chronotype? In all honestly, you probably have not
International Health Insurance for Expats By Cigna
The healthcare system in the Netherlands is rated among the best in Europe. In comparing European healthcare systems, the 2018 Euro Health Consumer Index listed the Netherlands in second place
8 Tips for a Well-Balanced, Amazing Life
Living a well-balanced life is fundamental to our overall health, happiness, and well being, as we explored in our mental health tips for expats.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine effective for pre-teen population
A just-completed US trial has found the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine is effective in children ages 12 – 15.
Healthcare in the Netherlands Explained
One of the things you never want in a country you have just moved to is an urgent need for emergency health treatment. It’s Saturday – who do you call?
Where to Get a Coronavirus Test in Amsterdam
Efficient and reliable testing is vital in preventing the spread of coronavirus. Identifying cases, especially in the early stages, allows individuals to isolate and reduce the chance of passing it on.