I am not a tourist!
vrijdag, 21 oktober 2011
I am not a tourist' must be a familiar feeling for expats. Working or living in Amsterdam is a very different experience than a visit to Amsterdam for a couple of days for leisure or for business.
Expats settling down in Amsterdam and require specific information.
The 'I am not a tourist' fair is a yearly event, created to enrich the lives of all expats in the Netherlands. Find expat service providers that understand your needs and meet with thousands of other expats.
'I am not a tourist' fair 2011
On Sunday 23th of October the ‘I am not a tourist’ fair takes place in the Beurs van Berlage. From 10.00 till 17.00 you’ll find expat information, expat services, other expats and people that share similar interests in one place.
What to expect
On the fair, organized by Expatica, you'll find about 80 companies with one purpose: to be your very best host in the Netherlands. Via stage presentations and company stands, corporations will present themselves in the most entertaining ways.
Expat Services
- Housing
- Expat Banking
- Self-employment information for entrepreneurs
- How to buy a house
- Dutch and international education in the Netherlands
- Job hunting advice
- Marriage in the Netherlands information
- Childcare info
- Easy expat life
- Dutch language booster courses
- Residence permit information
Entertainment, networking and workshops
- Kids room
- Networking sessions
- Secrets of professional speaking
- Salsa on stage
- Capoeira
- 'How to be orange' - the theater show preview
- Job hunting advice
- Cool-jazz, Rhythm & Blues and Soul
As you can see in the above list, both long standing residents and newcomers in the Netherlands will find something to their taste here.
Additionally, here's a short movie that will give you an idea of the atmosphere during the day, courtesy of Expatica.
How to get there
By car: Beurs van Berlage is in the city center, located at a stone's throw from Dam Square.
Address:
Damrak 243.
1012 ZJ Amsterdam
There are several large multi-store car parks in the neighborhood.
By public transportation: Take the metro, tram or train to Central Station and head towards Damsquare. When you approach Damsquare, Beurs van Berlage is on your left.
MUST SEE!
Of course we're also at the 'I am not a tourist' fair. With a cocktailbar that is! We'd love to have you over for a cocktail. Feel free to hop by the Htel Serviced Apartments cocktailbar.
Intense pre-event course of Dutch customs
It's not one of our prettiest customs, but definitely typically Dutch. We love to get everything for free.
To act like a local, click here for free tickets: http://www.expatica.com/iamnotatourist/getticket.php
The catch, that any good Dutchman would try to avoid: tickets at the entrance cost €10.
I hope to see you at the event!
Cheers,
Judith Huizing
Htel Serviced Apartments
