The Experience Economy
We are transitioning from a consuming economy to an experience economy. Now that we can find a place on every corner where we can consume food or drink,…
Apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Someone who wants to stay in the Netherlands sometimes has to apply for a visa. If someone has obtained a visa to visit the Netherlands, this person can…
To stand as a guarantor for someone
If you would like someone from abroad to visit you in the Netherlands, you may have to act as guarantor for this person. This is the case when…
Changes: fear or challenge?
Many people seem to have a lot of difficulty with changes that occur in their lives. One person panics, another becomes restless and someone else is completely out…
Never lose anything again: how do you do that?
We’ve all lost our keys, wallet or phone at some point. Of course, some people lose things more often than others. It is of course extremely inconvenient and…
Healthcare allowance and housing allowance
Healthcare allowance and housing allowance are both allowances from the tax authorities. Many people are entitled to healthcare allowance and/or housing allowance, but not everyone is eligible. It…
Asian tensions rise (North Korea)
It is an open secret that tensions between Japan, North Korea and China are high. Japan fears China’s increasing defense budget and North Korea’s missile tests. The rivalry…
Criticism, how can you deal with it?
Receiving criticism is often very difficult. We become angry or emotional when people speak to us about our behavior. We become defensive and believe that the other person…
Youth Sports Fund: letting children play sports in difficult times
When you are short on cash and have to live on the minimum, it is very difficult to free up money to let your children play sports, while…
Selection of morbid attractions
There are places in the world that were created by or related to death and suffering. As bizarre as it may sound, such places can also become tourist…