Maastricht Carnival 2011 Photos
Every year thousands of people gather in Limburg and Brabant, where the carnival is celebrated. One of the most known - if not THE most known - places to celebrate is Maastricht, the oldest city in the Netherlands. This year the carnival officially started on March 6 (midday) and ended on March 8 (midnight). Next year mark the date February 19 -21 and join the party! Photos by Anita Kalmane and Michael Krimgen
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!
Apple’s iPad 2 Hits the Netherlands March 25
The worldwide release (including the Netherlands and 25 more countries) of the brand new iPad 2, which was presented earlier this week by Steve Jobs himself, is March 25 (March 11 for the U.S.). Note that the price of iPad 2 has not been specified for the Dutch market. For updates fill in iCentre's form here.
Stolen Moments: Dutch Brown Cafés
A visual poem dedicated to the traditional Dutch bar. Written, narrated and photographed by Jeniece Primus. Music by The Woodlands
IamExpat Soirée
After 15 months, 2000 tweets and countless Facebook interactions, we think it is about time to meet in person! Place Canvas, 7th Floor Volkskrantgebouw, Wibautstraat 150, Amsterdam Date Sunday, March 13 Entrance Free Starts 6pm › More info here › RSVP here!
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?
5 Songs for All Lovebirds ;)
Five songs for all lovebirds out there. Which is your favourite? Photo by Flickr user micholitzi
Noah "Everyday" Kalina
"Noah K. Everyday" is Noah Kalina's work in process that started in 2000. Since then, Noah takes a photo of himself every day although, as he admits, some days are missing. This video illustrates all his photos until 2006! Visit Noah Kalina's website for more information.
Theo Jansen's "Strandbeests"
Theo Jansen is a Dutch artist and kinetic sculptor who has been working for more than 20 years to create new forms of life! His "Strandbeests" are made of plastic tubes and are able to "walk on the wind" so they do not have to feed. Theo Jansen's ultimate goal is to "put these animals out in herds on the beaches, so they will live their own lives." More about Theo Jansen and his creatures can be found here.
Carnival on the Way!
Giannis and Chara went to Maastricht for the first time and felt like sharing some cool pics from the Carnival opening. Thank you! For recommendations, ideas or proposals regarding Blog posts just let us know :)
Danny MacAskill - "Way Back Home"
Way Back Home is an incredible riding clip from Danny MacAskill, the famous Scottish street trials pro rider. In this video, "Taggart" travels from Edinburgh back to his hometown Dunvegan (Isle of Skye). More › about Danny MacAskill › about Way Back Home
Google Chrome Speed Tests
They say that Google Chrome is fast. Just how fast? Note that these speed tests were "filmed at actual web page rendering times."
Netherlands by Swanny Mouton
"A stop-motion video, showing a mixture of real and translated-from-virtual gestures in a graphic creation process." Swanny Mouton (website)
Facebook Manners and You
"Do you have good Facebook manners? Timmy and Alice don't. Watch their bad behavior to learn the dos and don'ts of Facebook breakups." Just a little something for a cool Sunday. Enjoy! This video was part of Yigal Roos' presentation at the latest GBDN event (Amsterdam, January 18).
Ice Skating in the Netherlands
Ice skating is not just a sport in the Netherlands. It is part of the local history, art and culture. Enjoy! Project: Dutch Winter by Kasper Bak Music: Ice Dance by Paul Reeves
[Closed] IamExpat.nl is Hiring
Projekt 45, an Amsterdam-based start up that runs IamExpat.nl, is currently looking for an ambitious student or graduate 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 for covering expats’ local needs as well as engaging conversation and facilitating interaction. 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 written and interpersonal comm...
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?
Sinterklaas Rap Song!
December 5 is just a few days away. To learn more about the "true" face of the Dutchie behind the beard press here or enjoy another Boom Chicago Amsterdam production below. Thanks to Catchmikey for spotting.
