Expat Life

There are 9 easy ways to meet people in Amsterdam. From apps to meet ups, here are some of the easiest ways to make friends in Amsterdam.

Not sure where to buy appliances in Amsterdam and if any of your appliances from home could work here? Check out my experience with buying appliances here!

Want to buy used bikes in Amsterdam? Learn how, where and especially what to watch out for! You don’t want to get your bikes stolen or get a stolen one.

Can’t decide which gym in Amsterdam to join? See why I picked TrainMore after considering several gyms in Amsterdam.

Looking for an apartment to rent in Istanbul? Here’s a really easy way to get a thoughtfully furnished place for one month or twelve in Istanbul!

Get both local insight and tourist recommendations for Oud-West, a trendy neighborhood in this city. Enjoy the pop of color here and there.

Just moved to the Netherlands and looking for a mobile phone plan in the Netherlands? Check out the exact phone plan I got and why.

I bought a home in Amsterdam last fall. This is my experience of the buying process in the Amsterdam real estate market with makelaar agency, Mie-Lan Kok.