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People, Places, & Perspectives

The decision to move to a new country is a big one! We're not gonna pretend it's all stroopwaffles and tulips. But it is possible, and for many us DAFTers, it's been a transformative opportunity. The videos and blog posts curated below show the wide range of approaches, options, and experiences of people who moved to the Netherlands on the DAFT Visa and others who can help navigate life in the Netherlands as an immigrant.

Making the Move

Video stories about HOW people make the move to the Netherlands with the DAFT Visa.

Articles

DAFTer life in the Netherlands

What's healthcare really like? How does the housing shortage impact life in NL? What's it like running a business here? Read blog and newsletters written by DAFTers.

What's life like when you get here?

Videos by DAFTers reflecting on real life in the Netherlands months and years in.

Parenting & life with kids

View stories from parents (and some kids) about navigating the new systems of schools, care, and parenting in the Netherlands.

Stories

Life Outside the Randstad

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Grover Wehman-Brown

Entrepreneur

Outside the Randstad: Breda

Apr 14, 2026·5 min read
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Outside the Randstad: Breda

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Den Bosch: A beautiful old city with carnivalian charm
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Grover Wehman-Brown

Den Bosch: A beautiful old city with carnivalian charm

Apr 9, 2026·5 min readRead
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