Austyn Smith, Amsterdam

Who are you? My name is Austyn Smith and I’m a podcaster, blogger, and mother of four. Where, when and why did you move abroad? We moved two years ago (2017) from the United States to the Netherlands (just south

How To Find A Job In Amsterdam

In recent times, employers in Amsterdam have started leaning towards offering their employees non-traditional hours, shortened work weeks and remote employment.The Netherlands is considered one of the best countries for a work/life balance and overall quality of life according to

Lindsay Rubino, Limburg

Who are you? My name is Lindsay Rubino, and I’m a freelance writer and editor from New Jersey in the U.S. I’m 30 years old and have lived abroad for 6 years in total. Where, when and why did you

Living In The Netherlands As A Transgender Expat

Building a life as an expat is always a challenge – and being transgender can make everything more complicated. Pulling up roots and migrating to a famously liberal place like the Netherlands is a dream for many trans people facing

Is Amsterdam Finally Growing Sick of Expats?

Amsterdam may have made it into the top five cities for expats in last year’s Expat Insider survey, but the welcome they can expect may be waning.With English fast becoming a native language, rocketing house prices, and Dutch traditions such