Sander van Houdt
Portuguese expat in the Netherlands
Forum posts
36
About me
Portuguese
Lives in The Hague
Registration: 12 February 2014
Office Space in NL
Hello Nick, The options in renting a nice flex-workspace in the NL are still growing, for example: http://theofficeoperators.com/ http://www.vannellefabriek.com/en-us/ What is your branche? Cheers, Sander (The Hague) Read More
houses for rent soon in Scheveningen area by isabelle6871
Hello ! I am planning to move to the Hague end 2014 / beg. 2015 and looking for a house to rent in Scheveningen close to the French school for my children - Since it is mainly an area for expats, I was wondering if anybody here on this forum is ...
Hello Isabelle, Only a house to rent or is an apartment (e.g. 100m2) also an option? (apartments are relatively easier to find) Cheers, Sander Read More
euthanasia by meganers265
Hello. I would like information on euthanasia. I was born in South Africa and still stay in Sa. I would like to know how to go about requesting to be put to permanent sleep or be assisted with the medication. Please help. I do suffer from ...
The following Dutch documentary (including English subtitles!) shows that it is not a done deal in Holland, but the discussion has been started: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dOacgpqkmTE Read More
euthanasia by meganers265
Hello. I would like information on euthanasia. I was born in South Africa and still stay in Sa. I would like to know how to go about requesting to be put to permanent sleep or be assisted with the medication. Please help. I do suffer from ...
Hello again! By the way, do you speak or understand Dutch? (because you are from South Africa) If so, this documentary is very interesting: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u4TVwZ0faOs Read More
euthanasia by meganers265
Hello. I would like information on euthanasia. I was born in South Africa and still stay in Sa. I would like to know how to go about requesting to be put to permanent sleep or be assisted with the medication. Please help. I do suffer from ...
Hi there. The Netherlands (fortunately) take the euthanasia law more serious than their cannabis legislation..... You ask if euthanasia is effective? Well, it is permanent...... I agree with the other bloggers, please try to seek another way to ... Read More
Insurance
Hi there! I advise contacting Aon, they are globally active and have an expat branch. aonexpatinsurance.com If you encounter problems, feel free to send me a personal message. Cheers, Sander Tip: do not agree to just any amount, insurance ... Read More
Share Your Doctor With Me!
Hi there, You can ask your health insurer to inform you about the nearest Health providers. Or you can also get information at: http://www.zorgkaartnederland.nl http://www.zorgkaartnederland.nl/huisartsenpraktijk/rotterdam-(zh) Ciao, Sander Read More
moving to The Nederlands by Elza Haley
Hello, friends, my moving is going very slow. Many documents to take care of ,however the most important is the job. I am taking care of this now. Also I am avoiding last minute stress by packing early so I can concentrate on more important ...
Olá lá, Sim, eu sei falar Português, a língua mais bonita no mundo....... :top: I live near the International School of The Hague and when I travel by tram, it is nice to see the children interact with each other in English, as like-minded ... Read More
moving to The Nederlands by Elza Haley
Hello, friends, my moving is going very slow. Many documents to take care of ,however the most important is the job. I am taking care of this now. Also I am avoiding last minute stress by packing early so I can concentrate on more important ...
Olá familia Haley, Muito prazer :-) Bergen? I had to look it up............... hahahaha No really, The Hague is the international place to be! The Hague also has an international university: thehagueuniversity.com OK, the tuition is high, I ... Read More
Real estate agents - FEES by MariSas
Hi, I'm moving to Amsterdam in April, so I'm currently dealing with real estate agents to find an apartment. Is it normal that an agent charges a month's rent as their fee? They seem to be charging tenants, not the landlords. Is this how it ...
Hi there, It is quite normal that an agent charges a month's rent as their fee. (to the tenant) The reason for this is the fact that the rental housing market in the Netherlands has almost always been a 'demand market'. Cheers, Sander van Houdt Read More
moving to The Nederlands by Elza Haley
Hello, friends, my moving is going very slow. Many documents to take care of ,however the most important is the job. I am taking care of this now. Also I am avoiding last minute stress by packing early so I can concentrate on more important ...
Hi Elza and Family, I would look at The Hague, the only true international orientated city in Holland. :-) Information about the American/International schools for children, in The Hague: http://www.ash.nl http://www.ishthehague.nl I have no ... Read More
Average cost of a room/studio apartment?
Hi there, You can use this website to do some orientation: pararius.com (you can switch to English) Cheers, Sander van Houdt Read More
Best place to live for an American Expat in the Netherlands? by jenniator
I'm 21 years old and my husband is 22 years old. I am from California and my husband is originally from here. Right now we're staying with his parents in Den-Haag and we are searching the best city for us. I will tell you a little about our self and ...
Hi again! If you rule out Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague are the only two candidates left.... And I think The Hague has the best international character. For example, The Hague University offers bachelor studies in 100% English. And of course ... Read More
Colleges in the Netherlands compared to Colleges in America? by jenniator
I got my Associate's Degree while in Social & Behavioral Science while I was in California. However, I have recently moved to the Netherlands with my husband. I am worried since I don't think my Associate Degree would be valid here since the ...
Hi there! This website might help you: www.nuffic.nl ( Fortunately you can switch the website to English) Maybe an internship is an option to consider as well? Cheers, Sander van Houdt Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
I am very sorry to learn that your husband is in the hospital and I wish you all the best! The following constructions can be very helpful: Preciso ............... (I need ..........) Preciso água (I need water) Preciso ajuda (I need ... Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
One great language learning tip for you: Write your shopping lists in Portuguese. This will activate the language dexterity. For example: Alho Manjericão fresca Polpa de tomate Queijo italiano Malagueta Espaguete Azeite Ingredients to make a nice ... Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
Nice to get to know you all! Nancy: to make you feel better, the language barrier works both ways. Because sometimes I could not understand the Portuguese people speaking in English to me........ Mr Diverdutch: I have passed my PADI exam in 1996 ... Read More
Portuguese Language Study Group - Sesimbra by 1World Traveler
My Portuguese sucks, and I'm sure that I am not the only English speaker with inadequate language skills. I also really miss the traditional American/English - Breakfast/Brunch. I am interested in hosting a language study group in my home in ...
Hi there! Your Portuguese is allowed to suck, because it is one of the most difficult languages in the world! (O seu Portugues pode ser mal, porque é uma das linguas mais dificeis no mundo!) How does an American end up in Sesimbra? (Como é que uma ... Read More
In Portugal, do they allow anyone into public high schools? by Alexavieira
I will be graduating early soon (in the US) and was looking at study abroad options (just so I can become totally fluent in Portuguese). Studying abroad if you are from the US is totally overpriced (over $10,000) and I have family in Portugal, so I ...
Yeah, you go and do some DESENRASCAR-ing LOL Tudo de bom e Boa sorte! :top: Read More
In Portugal, do they allow anyone into public high schools? by Alexavieira
I will be graduating early soon (in the US) and was looking at study abroad options (just so I can become totally fluent in Portuguese). Studying abroad if you are from the US is totally overpriced (over $10,000) and I have family in Portugal, so I ...
The Portuguese have a perfect word for this: DESENRASCAR So maybe it is possible to contact a high school directly and ask them if it is possible to make an arrangement. If I would be the director of a high school in Portugal I would accept ... Read More
In Portugal, do they allow anyone into public high schools? by Alexavieira
I will be graduating early soon (in the US) and was looking at study abroad options (just so I can become totally fluent in Portuguese). Studying abroad if you are from the US is totally overpriced (over $10,000) and I have family in Portugal, so I ...
Hi there! What do you want to study in Portugal? Only the Portuguese language or a different study? Cheers, Sander van Houdt Read More
Rotterdam vs Delft vs The Hague by sandeepganni
Hi All, I am about to join a PhD program in TU Delft and am planning to buy an apartment. What would you guys suggest of the three cities to live in? I'm also getting a car so a 15km radius is doable. Heard Rotterdam is really the happening place, ...
OK, I have to agree with you Hollandia, at least to some extent. The website is very suitable for some orientation though. :top: Read More
I need an advice, please! I don't understand where I'm making mistakes
Ciao, Forget about it, do not despair. The job market in Holland is a complete disaster at the moment........ For every vacancy there are at the very least 500 people available. Your Italian language might be a way to make a difference. Capisce? ... Read More
Rotterdam vs Delft vs The Hague by sandeepganni
Hi All, I am about to join a PhD program in TU Delft and am planning to buy an apartment. What would you guys suggest of the three cities to live in? I'm also getting a car so a 15km radius is doable. Heard Rotterdam is really the happening place, ...
Hi Sandeep, I know the area by heart so here's my advice. Rotterdam is a nice city, however the accessibility to other areas can be difficult. Delft is a nice, small city. But expensive indeed. The Hague also is a good choice, some areas have a ... Read More
My Intro by Hollandia
Hello, I am not illegal. I stay here for the max allowed by Schengen passport law and then leave each time. I stay out beyond the amount required to stay out before I return each time. My BF is a Dutch native and we have been together for about 2 ...
Hi there, I do recognize some of the problems! The banking rules are being tightened in the EU. Some for the better some for the worst............ I firmly believe that the merchants also are victims of these rules. I mean, what kind of merchant ... Read More