What Mexicans (and anyone) Should Know About Life in the Netherlands

¡Hola a todos! Today, we’re exploring the top 10 cultural shocks a Mexican might experience when moving to the Netherlands. If you’re considering making the move or just curious, stay tuned!    Direct Communication Style Number one: People in the Netherlands are straightforward. For example, if you ask someone if they liked your presentation, they […]

10 Key Points to Consider Before Working Abroad

After 4 years working in the Netherlands and reflecting on my experiences and challenges, today I bring 10 Key questions to consider before moving to another country. For instance, when I first moved to the Netherlands, I was surprised by the flat hierarchy in companies, which was a stark contrast to the more hierarchical structure […]

Sustainable Living Abroad: Green Living Practices

  The Netherlands is a country that promotes green living in different ways that are worth exploring and replicating globally. It is while living here that my daily life practices have become the most “green”.   Commuting by Bike The number one green practice that I observe in the Netherlands is the culture of cycling. […]

7 Ways to Find and Make Friends Abroad

Living abroad can feel lonesome from time to time. Here I share with you 7 ways to make friends abroad.    The place where I have been abroad the longest time has been in the Netherlands – a bit more than 5 years! This country is cold and rainy, windy too at times, during the […]

10 Things To Know When Starting Life In A New Country

I moved around the world mainly from when I was 19 and up to when I turned 26, and it has been 5 years since I moved to the Netherlands. We could say that it was only 5 years ago that I decided to leave Mexico and move abroad. When I look back on the […]