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Emigrating to Australia is becoming more difficult
Are you planning to relocate to Australia or New Zealand? Then you must take into account strict conditions regarding immigration. The countries have recently announced that they will further tighten these conditions.
Living in The Netherlands
International moving is a period of changes. Therefore, many people experience an international move as a very stressful moment. At De Haan we believe that we not only move household goods, but – more important - move people.
What is the best country to live in?
You may be considering living in a country other than the Netherlands. What would be the best countries to emigrate to? We did the research for you. In this blog, you will read about topics related to the best countries to emigrate to.
Public holidays Spain 2024
Curious about which holidays in Spain you will experience when you are on holiday there or when you emigrate to this country? Then view our overview: Spain holidays 2024
Dutch Holidays 2024
This is the complete list of all Dutch Holidays in 2024. From Easter to Christmas: this is an overview of all national holidays this year.
Where to live in Spain? We list the most beautiful places for you.
Are you considering living in Spain but wondering where to live in Spain? Then you'll definitely want to read this blog that highlights the most beautiful places.
The benefits of living in the German border region
Are you looking for an alternative to living in the Netherlands? And are you considering living in the German regions bordering the Netherlands as an alternative, the German border region? In this blog, you will find information about living in the border region with Germany and what to consider.
Working in New York: this is what you need to know
Are you considering moving to the United States for work, specifically to New York? Here's what you need to know about working in New York. You can read about it in this blog post. We hope that our information about working in New York helps you find answers in your search.
Emigrating to Spain: Pros and Cons
Thinking about emigrating to Spain? What are the pros and cons of emigrating to Spain? You are in the process of orienting yourself, weighing the options. To make it easier for you, in this blog, we list the pros and cons of emigrating to Spain in a clear overview for you. De Haan is happy to assist with your household moves after your consideration of whether or not to move to Spain.
This is what living in Dubai could look like for you
Are you thinking about living in Dubai? Wondering what life in Dubai entails? Then you'll want to read this blog. In this post, we highlight some points about living in Dubai and ehat to expect to help you with your orientation.
Living in France: gastronomy, culture, and travel
Are you increasingly dreaming of a life in France? Then you definitely want to read our blog. We provide you with an inspiring example of what life in France can look like.
Living in France: this is what it could look like
France remains a favorite vacation destination among the Dutch. Are you increasingly considering the idea of living in France (permanently)? In that case, you might want to read this blog about what’s involved in living in France
How to arrange an Australia visa
You want to know how to best arrange a visa for Australia? We're happy to provide you with more information on obtaining an Australian visa in this blog.
8x the best things about living in Spain
Southern European Spain has been a favorite holiday destination among the Dutch for many years. Perhaps you are playing with the thought in your mind: do I perhaps want to live (permanently) in Spain? Then you definitely want to read this blog.
How to apply for a residence permit in the United States
Where should you go when you are going to emigrate to Australia, Canada or the United States? We tell you in our blog.
Living in Portugal: this is what it could look like for you
Watch the sun set in the Algarve or enjoy the bustling city of Lisbon. Have you been dreaming of living in Portugal for years? Then you definitely want to read this blog. We give you an example of what living in Portugal can look like for you.
Why are the Dutch so good at speaking English?
The word is out: the Dutch rank #1 in English skills and that’s no surprise to us. Do you want to know how – and why – Dutchies can speak exquisite English? Scroll down for the results of the survey and our explanation.
7 considerations around the home workplace
As a moving company, we see that working from home requires everyone to adapt. At the start of this new year, therefore, seven considerations surrounding the home workplace. We are happy to share them for you.
Moving to the United Kingdom after Brexit: everything conveniently at a glance
From January 1, 2021, the new rules between the EU and the United Kingdom apply. This includes other customs regulations for the movement of goods. What do you need to know if you are going to relocate to the UNited Kingdom after Brexit? We have listed it conveniently for you.
How will your relocation be affected by Brexit?
Britain’s exit from the EU (widely referred to as ‘Brexit’) is quickly approaching yet another important milestone on December 31 2020 when the transition period ends. How will your relocation be affected by Brexit?
The Netherlands in top 10 travel destinations 2020
The Netherlands has made it into the Lonely Planet top 10 of must see countries in 2020 for tourists. We hope you feel inspired to visit the Netherlands!
Rental housing in Netherlands
Coming to The Netherlands? And looking for a home to rent? We would like to offer helpful advice to overcome any hurdles that might come your way during a home search in The Netherlands.
Expats love the Netherlands
The Netherlands is one of the finest places to live and work. The Netherlands is on place five on the list of most beloved countries for expats, which establishes investment bank HSBC annually. Family, money and society make happy. The list also looks at economic possibilities and whether life is also a bit of fun.
Good and bad news for Expats in The Netherlands
The Dutch government has worked out a number of legislative changes that affect (new) expats in the Netherlands. For example, the rates for various fees at the IND have been substantially reduced and a proposal has been worked out to reduce the term of the 30%-ruling to 5 years.
Cross-cultural communication: 4 must-read books
Communicating with those outside your home culture is difficult due to all sorts of cultural and linguistic differences. It's difficult but not impossible. That is why we've summed up four must-read books about crosscultural communication for expats.
Challenges when moving to Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the world’s best expat countries. But with this prestige comes a stressful procedure and numerous considerable too which are mentioned in this article. If you are not following the right procedure, then you might be in some hectic problems.
How to deal with a reverse culture shock
Many returning expats have to deal with a reverse culture shock when they return home. This kind of culture shock can be really difficult and can make it hard to settle back into your old life. Maintaining a connection with your host country can be helpful.
Book: You can learn to emigrate
Bent u van plan om binnenkort te verhuizen naar het buitenland? En heeft u geen idee waar u moet beginnen? Loopt u met veel onbeantwoorde vragen rond over emigreren? Dan hebben wij een tip voor u, namelijk het boek ‘Emigreren kun je leren’. In dit boek komen veel van deze zaken aan bod.
5 tips for single female expats
Being a single, female expat can be hard at times. After all the exciting of moving abroad wears off the feeling of being all alone can be quite overwhelming at times. We have gathered some tips to help you with this feeling and make you feel less alone.
Expat health insurance: How to choose the best expat insurance
When you are moving or have moved abroad it is important to ensure all aspects of your new life, especially your health. That is why we have gathered these tips for choosing medical insurance to help expats find the best expat health insurance policy for their situation to ensure they have proper healthcare when living abroad.
Top 19 best countries for families with children
Planning on moving abroad with your family and looking for a family-friendly country to move to? We have made a list of family-friendly countries around the world, based on survey by InterNations about living and working abroad.
Top 10 things people forget to do when moving
Moving internationally is a lot of work and can be quite stressful. Due to this forgetting certain, helpful things can be really easy. That is why we've made a list of things people often forget while moving to help you not forget those things, before it is too late.
Expat depression: 7 tips for how to cope
Depression is a common problem with expats and is nothing to be ashamed of. Unfortunately some expats can't get the help they need abroad. Learn how to cope with expat depression with these seven tips.
These are the safest countries for expats
International relocations to a new, unknown country can be a great adventure, but it is not always safe. Are you moving and are you curious about the safest countries for expats? Then read on.
What does it cost to move household belongings to Spain?
When moving to Spain a lot of preperation needs to be done. But before you can arrange everything, you have to start from the beginning. How much does it cost exactly to move your household belongings to Spain?
How to deal with a culture shock
Omgaan met een cultuurshock: Wat is het, hoe herkent u een cultuurshock en de verschillende cultuurshock fases.
Changed regulations for customs clearance
Recently, the customs authorities decided to change the regulations for clearance of household goods arriving in the European Union. What do you need to know?
8 essential tax tips for expats in the Netherlands
Are you an expat in the Netherlands and you need some help with filing your (partially worldwide) income tax? In this article you can read more about this and find out if you are eligible for exemptions or rebates.
17 Things that change forever when you live abroad
When you move and live abroad you face new challenges and experiences everday. Every one of them will change you forever because when you move away you grow up in unexpected ways.