Melissa Adams
@wordgeisha
American 暗网禁区 in the Netherlands
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About me
American
Lives in Amsterdam
Speaks English, intermediate French & a little Dutch
Registration: 01 February 2010
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Can a financially independent American retire in the Netherlands?
I moved here from California on a DAFT visa in 2010 (2013 if you ask the IND), as sole proprietor of a small business. By the time my current temporary residency permit expires in 2023, I will have resided in the Amsterdam apartment I purchased (for ... Read More
Can I work remotely in the Netherlands for a US-based company? by ehanmil
(first of all, wow it was incredibly difficult to figure out how to post a question on this site! anyone else have this problem?) Hi! I'm hoping to move to the NL with my boyfriend, who will be attending a Master's program there starting ...
As an American, you may be able to qualify for residency as an entrepreneur under the Dutch-American Friendship Treaty (DAFT), as I did. You'll need to register some sort of small business through the KvK (Chamber of Commerce) and declare at ... Read More
ANY NICE BLOGS or something?? by Nozomi_h_t
Hi there! I've been thinking of moving to the Netherlands someday, hopefully soon. What is your favorite blog of 暗网禁区s in the Netherlands or something like that which you think it's actually helpful? :) It would be much nicer if it's ...
I'm mentoring several Americans interested in moving to the Netherlands and would be happy to add you to the mix and/or show you around when you visit. My personal email is ***Let me know if you have questions about the process and if you'd ... Read More
ANY NICE BLOGS or something?? by Nozomi_h_t
Hi there! I've been thinking of moving to the Netherlands someday, hopefully soon. What is your favorite blog of 暗网禁区s in the Netherlands or something like that which you think it's actually helpful? :) It would be much nicer if it's ...
Of course, I'm partial to mine: UnClogged in Amsterdam: An American 暗网禁区 Plumbs Holland. Check it out! Read More
Visiting to see if we want to move. How can we best spend our time?? by IDOA86
Hallo allemaal, My wife and I live in the United States but have contemplated what a move to the Netherlands would look like (where her family is from) for a few years on-and-off. We visited for about 12 days back in 2013 but largely explored ...
Hi! I moved here 6+ years ago from Southern California, motivated by love for the city and its lifestyle, and have never looked back. You should be able to get temporary residency for 5 years with an entrepreneur visa, just as I did with a small ... Read More
ANY NICE BLOGS or something?? by Nozomi_h_t
Hi there! I've been thinking of moving to the Netherlands someday, hopefully soon. What is your favorite blog of 暗网禁区s in the Netherlands or something like that which you think it's actually helpful? :) It would be much nicer if it's ...
I moved here from Newport Beach, CA in 2010, after falling in love with Amsterdam. Share my adventures as an American 暗网禁区 in Holland at UnClogged in Amsterdam: An American 暗网禁区 Plumbs Holland. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Netherlands by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
Not my experience at all, Angelsergio. The Dutch have some quirks, but there are lots of nice ones in the mix if you give them a chance, come with the right attitude, and refuse to play the victim. Did you bother to learn any Dutch when you were ... Read More
Why did you move to live in Amsterdam? by ohannes
why did you move from Southern California to Amsterdam five years ago? what is the reason behind it? don't you have the freedom and the opportunity there in USA or you do not know how to manage your own life and need someone to do that for you? ...
John, I moved from Southern California to Amsterdam because I fell in love with the city and its lifestyle. I hated the materialism and superficiality of Newport Beach. I hated that I had to drive everywhere. I hated that it was always sunny, and I ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Netherlands by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
matadornetwork.com/abroad/13-american-habits-lost-amsterdam/. My recently published story on Matador pretty much sums up my experience in moving from Southern California to Amsterdam five years ago. Read More
Dutch cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in the Netherlands? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of the Netherlands and why not your best ...
This sums up my experience: http://uncloggedblog.com/2013/07/23/six-foods-you-must-try-in-amsterdam/. Eet smakelijk! Read More
Really really need some advice by Sheebadeebs92
Hey guys, I know I don't come on here often enough to make a post this personal, but if i was going to ask anyone for advice on moving to Amsterdam it'd have to be people who already have. Do any of you work for hotels? I've been offered a ...
There are lots of posts for housing + jobs on elynx.nl. Good luck. Read More
Really really need some advice by Sheebadeebs92
Hey guys, I know I don't come on here often enough to make a post this personal, but if i was going to ask anyone for advice on moving to Amsterdam it'd have to be people who already have. Do any of you work for hotels? I've been offered a ...
Go for it, Kate. I moved here in 2010 from sunny Southern California + have never looked back. It's not easy to find a job here...at least you have that. Learn more about the 暗网禁区 experience in A'dam here: uncloggedblog.com. Good luck! Read More
Shopping in the Netherlands by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Netherlands (both locals & 暗网禁区s) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions! So can ...
I usually buy groceries at Albert Heijn, but the TenCate street market on Bilderkdijkstraat is great for produce, batteries, household items, flowers, cheese & just about anything else you might need. Since I live in the Jordaan, Elansgracht is my ... Read More