Out & About | Expatica the Netherlands

Top 10 places to visit in the Netherlands

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From atmospheric cellar bars and historic windmills to tulip fields and world-renown art, discover the delights of the top things to do in the Netherlands.

Top 10 things to do in Amsterdam

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Amsterdam's top attractions range from quirky to futuristic. Get stuck into Amsterdam tourism with this list of top things to do and see in the Dutch capital.

A guide to celebrating carnival in the Netherlands 2016

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Watch the Dutch burst into colour and frivolity as carnival season is celebrated in cities all over the Netherlands. Find out the top Dutch carnival events in 2016.

Amsterdam Design Icons, a vintage design exhibition

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Whether you're a vintage design addict, or you've just moved to the Netherlands and are looking for some ideas for unique and quirky furniture and/or interior design, the 'Amsterdam Design Icon' exhibition is a great place to gain inspiration.

Huishoudbeurs, the home exhibition of the year!

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'The Home Exhibition' in Amsterdam RAI has been focusing on women since 1950 and is the largest festival of its kind in the Netherlands. You will find the latest trends and developments in the fields of fashion, care, housing, leisure, culinary activities, health, workshops and much more.

'Fiets en Wandelbeurs' the event for cyclists and walkers, Utrecht 2017

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The 12th ‘Fiets en Wandelbeurs’ in the Jaarbeurs Utrecht attracted a record of over 23 thousand visitors in 2016. This was an increase of 4,812 people compared to the previous event. See what's in store for the 2017 edition.

International Emigration Expo 2017 – A world of opportunities for expats an...

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Would you like to work, live, invest, study or create a new business abroad – Get a FREE Ticket to the International Emigration Expo 2017.

The 'Moving Futures' Dance Festival, Rotterdam

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Discover the world of dance in one of the Netherlands' most well known cities and attend performances from top performers and choreographers.

Learn the Dutch way! Business Workshop for Expats

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Join the Expertise in Labour Mobility “What Makes the Dutch Dutch?” workshop on 8th February 2017 to understand more about the Dutch (working) culture and its people.

New at NEMO Science Museum: Technium, an exhibition floor for the makers an...

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Visitors to NEMO discover how technology enables them to shape their own world. At NEMO Science Museum you can discover how science and technology make everyday things special.

European Christmas markets: A guide to the best Christmas markets in Europe

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‘Tis the season for Christmas carols, Santa, mulled wine and European Christmas markets. Head to some of the best European markets at Christmas to discover on holiday.

Best European winter sun destinations for 2016

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Escape the sub-zero temperature and travel to the best winter sun destinations in Europe with easyJet. Bask in sunshine during your holiday in the top winter sun locations of Tenerife, Malaga or Lanzarote. [Contributed by easyJet]

'Offshore Experience' at the Maritime Museum, Rotterdam

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In the 'Offshore Experience' you will go on a challenging search for energy from oil, gas and wind. You can experience what it is like at sea and at a depth of three kilometres underwater, where you can see for yourselves how offshore employees manage to do their spectacular jobs on the open sea. The...

Rick Steves: History behind Christmas trees and manger scenes in Europe

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Christmas trees and mangers are now in homes, squares, and streets all over Europe. But they are more than just decorations — there is a rich history behind them.

Ice-skating in Amsterdam and the Netherlands

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It's not everyday you can go ice skating in Amsterdam's canals but when the Lowlands freeze, there’s only one thing everyone wants to do — go natural ice skating!