[Photos] Masquerade Carnival - February 2012
Thank you all for attending the IamExpat Masquerade Carnival. Check out SAVOR, our brand-new event-concept for social people, who love good food on March 7 at Bo Cinq, Amsterdam! Photos by Attilio Brancaccio. Enjoy!
Starry Night (interactive animation)
Petros Vrellis visualises the flow of Vincent Van Gogh's "Starry Night." Users can interact with the animation and the sound responds to the flow. Enjoy!
[European Commission] Personal Data
Every time you go online you share information about yourself. And the more you do online the more important it is that you and your personal data are protected. The EU is proposing changes that will strengthen your protection online. The current EU data protection rules date from 1995. Back then, the internet was virtually unknown to most people. Today, 250 million people use the internet daily in Europe. Think how that has changed our personal data landscape through the explosion of ecommerce, social networks, online games and cloud computing. The European Commission has therefore adopted proposals for updating data protection rules to meet the challenges of the digital age. In particular, the proposals will strengthen protection of your personal data online. These pr...
Amsterdam International Fashion Week 2012
Twice every year, AIFW becomes the centre point of the Dutch fashion world, with a full schedule of catwalk shows, trade fairs, presentations, lectures and parties. Photos by Monyart. Enjoy!
Modefabriek Amsterdam 2012
Founded in 1996 as a trendsetting experiment, Modefabriek has since become a two-day fashion event of international stature. Twice a year, the Amsterdam RAI is the bustling centre of both the national and international fashion world. Photos by Monyart. Enjoy!
IamExpat’s Top Stories of 2011
2011 proved to be interesting for many internationals in the Netherlands. What follows are the top, most popular stories of the year. Enjoy! Top Dutch news of 2011 › Coffee shops turn into private clubs for locals › [EU] Working hours and productivity › The unfriendly Netherlands › Top universities in the world › The Dutch are funny › The Netherlands ranked 7th in the corruption perceptions index 2011 › High level of English proficiency in the Netherlands › Noachs ark in Dordrect › First European Victorias Secret in Amsterdam › The Netherlands one of the most sustainable counties Top expat articles of 2011 › Changes to the 30% ruling b...
The Netherlands: On a Normal Day
The Netherlands by numbers on a normal day: how many babies are born, how many people die, how many people get married or divorced, and how many move house? Video by Statistics Netherlands. Enjoy!
Cycle Paths in the Netherlands
Cycling in the Netherlands is the most popular form of daily transport. How did the Dutch get this network of bicycle paths? Enjoy the video!
Your Rights as a European
"There are 500 million people from 27 countries living in the European Union. We have the right to live, work, travel and shop anywhere in Europe. We make over a billion cross-border trips every year and 12 million of us live in another EU country. But sometimes we face barriers to our rights and our freedom to move across Europe. The European Union is working to make sure everyone benefits from the same rights in everyday situations. As a European citizen, your rights are protected at home, abroad and online." For policies, activities and more info please visit Justice - European Commission
[Photos] IamExpat Anniversary Party - November 2011
Thank you all for attending the IamExpat Anniversary Party. More events are coming up. Stay tuned! Special thanks to our sponsor SAE Institute Amsterdam. Photos by Attilio Brancaccio. Enjoy!
Sinterklaas in Town
SinterKlaas arrives in Amsterdam and parades in front of the cheering crowd together with his servant Zwarte Piet (Black Pete). Parade photos by Nikos Stamboulopoulos (spiralmove.com). Enjoy!
What's Next? | Foam Amsterdam
Foam celebrates its 10th anniversary, and invited four experts (Jefferson Hack, Alison Nordstrom, Erik Kessels and Lauren Cornell) to envision how photography exhibitions could be presented in the future. By displaying all four results simultaneously, Foam seeks to figure out its own future as a museum by finding a way to adequately present a subject as versatile and varied as contemporary photography. Learn more about What's Next and win three double tickets. Enjoy the spectacular opening (video below) and photos by monyart!
It’s A Sneaker Thing
It's A Sneaker Thing, the social portal built by U-Dox, allows creative sneaker aficionados to get involved and share some "sneaker love." Enjoy the video and some amazing photos from this "all things sneaker-related" portal!
Dedicated – Portraits by Marie Cécile Thijs
"Dedicated" - Portraits by Marie Cécile Thijs at Gallery Eduard Planting Fine Art Photographs. Photos by monyart. Enjoy!
[Photos] AMUSE - October 2011
Thank you all for attending AMUSE. More IamExpat events are coming up. Stay tuned! Special thanks to our sponsor SAE Institute Amsterdam. Photos by Attilio Brancaccio. Enjoy!
Cycling For Everyone
Film written, produced, directed & narrated by Amsterdamize for the official launch & introduction of the Dutch Cycling Embassy. The Dutch Cycling Embassy, a comprehensive network of private companies, NGOs, universities, research institutions as well as national and local governments, facilitates cycling worldwide as the most modern, efficient and sustainable means of transportation by sharing expertise and technology as the world’s number one cycling country. Learn more about the Dutch Cycling Embassy (pdf). Enjoy the short film and check other great videos and photos by Amsterdamize!
Gare du Nord Live | People's Place, Amsterdam
Gare du Nord, the famous Dutch band, performed live at People's Place Amsterdam on Monday, October 3. People's Place Amsterdam (online tickets), originally home of the canteen for Tommy Hilfiger, hosts several concerts from a variety of different artists. Photos by monyart. Enjoy!
Brasil Festival Amsterdam Parade
Brasil Festival Amsterdam (October 1 - November 25) features a rich sampling of artistry from the vibrant Latin American country: from dance, visual arts, film and architecture to economics, gastronomy, theatre and music. Parade photos by monyart. Enjoy!
[Closed] IamExpat.nl is Hiring
Projekt 45, an Amsterdam-based start up that runs IamExpat.nl, is currently looking for two ambitious students or graduates to join our young and rapidly expanding web oriented company. About IamExpat.nl IamExpat.nl is one of the most popular information and communication platforms for the English-speaking community in the Netherlands; an online resource platform particularly designed to cover expats’ local needs as well as engage conversation and facilitate interaction. Learn more about the Concept & Team. About Us › Young internationals with background on entrepreneurship, online business models, marketing and finance › Dutch university post-graduates › Hard working, easy-going and casual About You › Excellent ...
Feel at Home in The Hague - September 2011
We would like to thank you all for dropping by the IamExpat stand at the Feel at Home in The Hague - The international Community Fair 2011. It was a great pleasure to meet you in person! For those who could not make it, visit the Bilingual People Fair (October 8), where IamExpat will have its own stand, and / or have a look at the upcoming IamExpat Events. In the meantime, enjoy some of the numerous cultural organisations, service providers as well as sports and social clubs that participated in the fair. [Participants] Contact info[at]iamexpat[dot]nl if you wish to add a link to your website or use some of the photos below. Jose de Boer | Financieel Voorlichtingsbureau de Boer / De Boer Financial Consultants XPat Media Shoot Me Film Festival (October 7-16 | The Ha...
