[Campaign] Stick to the Speed Limit
There is no excuse for exceeding the signed speed limits (30 and 50 kph in residential areas and roads respectively); children and the elderly might suffer the consequences. TV campaign (3 ads) by the Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment. Check it out! › Source and more info here › Thumb photo by Flickr user Tomas Fano
[Feature] Eldhús: Iceland’s Little House of Food
Iceland is inviting tourists to take part in a culinary tour of Iceland in Eldhús: Iceland’s Little House of Food. The tour will sample the finest Icelandic cuisine cooked by local volunteers in some of Iceland’s iconic beauty spots.
[Update] Jarno Smeets: The Flying Dutchman Video - Real or Fake?
Last weekend, Jarno Smeets has made his life long dream come true. After eight months of hard work, research and testing, he finally managed to fly 100 meters with his self-built wings. Real or Fake? Note that many viewers, experts and media channels (e.g. Gizmodo), have expressed doubts about the video, while others believe Jarno is indeed the first "Flying Dutchman." Jamie Hyneman (MythBusters) wrote on tested.com: "The video of Jarno Smeets' flight is cool, and I don't see evidence that it was faked." Where do you stand? Is it a hoax or not? [Update] Floris Kaayk, who went by the name of Jarno Smeets, admitted to the hoax on Dutch TV!
[Feature] Icelanders Invite You
Think of Iceland and there are several familiar associations: hip Reykjavík, the beautiful therapeutic Blue Lagoon, or perhaps our musical exports Björk or Sigur Rós. But this land of boiling mud pools, spurting geysers, glaciers and waterfalls is also an adventure playground. Regardless of when you visit, you can be assured of the warmth of the Icelanders’ welcome and their desire to share their culture and make every effort to ensure that your stay is a pleasant one. Enjoy!
[Feature] Giro d´Italia in Denmark
Giro d´Italia in Denmark - it all starts here! The world’s toughest cycling race is coming to Denmark, for the first time ever. The Giro d’Italia, May 5-7 2012, will be the biggest event in Denmark in 2012 and the perfect place to start your cycling holiday. Saddle up and see sweeping countryside, dramatic coastline, the buzz of host cities Herning and Horsens and picturesque towns and villages along the route. Experience the laid-back Danish two-wheeled culture for yourself. It all starts here!
[Feature] 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...
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!
[Feature] 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
[Feature] 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!
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...
50 Years of Amnesty International
Amnesty International celebrates its 50th anniversary on May 28. In 1961, British lawyer Peter Benenson learnt about two Portuguese students imprisoned for raising a toast to freedom and published an article, "The Forgotten Prisoners" in the Observer newspaper. That article launched the "Appeal for Amnesty 1961," a worldwide campaign that provoked a remarkable response. This was the genesis of Amnesty International. Today, this global movement is present in more than 150 countries and territories (including the Netherlands) and supported by more than three million people. "Amnesty International’s vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other i...
Miss Poland in Holland 2011: Final Gala
On May 15, the final gala of the beauty contest "Miss Poland in Holland 2011" took place in Paarde van Troje. Photos by Daria Mnych Photography. Enjoy! Winners › Miss Internet - Kasia Krupa › Miss of the Audience & I Vice Miss Poland in Holland 2011 - Janine Grech › II Vice Miss Poland in Holland 2011 - Nicole Kubik › Miss Poland in Holland 2011 - Eliza Wołowicz
April 22 - Earth Day
This year, Earth Day's theme is themed after A Billion Acts of Green: a people-powered campaign to generate a billion acts of environmental service and advocacy before Rio +20. Visit Earth Day Network for more information!
Population & Urbanisation
Population & Urbanisation: are we becoming a mainly urban species? Official › Title: 7 Billion, National Geographic Magazine › Description: National Geographic Magazine is doing a year-long series on the world population reaching 7 billion. › Motion design: Jamie Lee Godfrey › Music: Chris Beaty
Japan disaster relief donations
Japan is in need of disaster relief after the massive earthquake and devastating tsunami on March 11. At the IamExpat Soirée, 172 euros were collected and sent today. Special thanks to Maria Krisch and Jenifer Liu. To donate to Japan's recovery efforts visit Red Cross (in Dutch) and press "Geef nu" (right side).
International Women's Day
The International Women’s Day (IWD) is now an official holiday in many countries around the world. Annually on March 8, thousands of events are held to inspire women and celebrate achievements. Note that in some countries, the International Women's Day has the equivalent status of Mother’s Day. Video by Imaginatio. Enjoy!
5th Annual DoGooder Non-Profit Awards
The 5th Annual DoGooder Non-Profit Awards are on! Nonprofits that made a video in 2010 showing all the great work they did for their important issues (health, arts, environment, human rights, disaster relief etc.) have the chance to participate, gain exposure and win prizes. The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards are presented by See3 Communications and YouTube, with support from the Case Foundation, Flip Video and the Nonprofit Technology Network. Unfortunately, at this time, only nonprofits registered in the US, Canada, UK and Australia can submit videos. A bit unfair for the rest of the world, don’t you think?
On a Bet, Party People Fill KLM Flight to Miami Using Twitter
DJs, promoters, label reps and "professional party people" from the Netherlands have persuaded Dutch airline KLM to add an extra flight to its roster. In a new twist on crowd-buying, the initiators of Fly2Miami made a bet with KLM on Twitter to organise a non-stop flight from Amsterdam to Miami. If Fly2Miami could get 351 seats reserved before December 6, KLM would add a flight to its schedule on March 21, 2011 specifically for people attending the Ultra Music Festival and related parties. The initiative was prompted by a Dutch filmmaker tweeting about the lack of a direct flight from Amsterdam to Miami, a query that the airline's Twitter team rapidly responded to with a wager. Exceeding everyone's expectations, the flight was fully booked within five ...
Wish You a Happy New Year!
The IamExpat Team wishes you and your families a Happy New Year! What is your biggest wish for 2011?
Merry Christmas in 160 Languages!
The IamExpat Team wishes you and your families a very Merry Christmas! How do you say "Merry Christmas" in your language?
