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XPat Media

Established in 1999, XPAT Media provides essential information for expats in the Netherlands via various media outlets.

XPat Media is specialized in English-language publications on the Netherlands and books on specific subjects, approached from the perspective of the expatriate. Target group is the large community of foreign nationals who live and work in the Netherlands. The majority of these expats work for international companies and organizations, embassies and consulates. XPat Media has become THE local infor

mation platform for expatriates living in the Netherlands and those who are looking for general information on the Dutch society. To maintain this standard of excellence, XPat Media has a continuously expanding network of writers, contributing consultants, partners in publishing, distributors of expatriate information and international organizations. Most of these experts come from the expatriate community and virtually all publications are written by or in cooperation with international companies and organizations, guaranteeing high editorial quality and optimal relevance to XPat Media’s loyal and ever-expanding readership.

11/12/2023

In 1989, Briton Colin White and American Laurie Boucke first published The UnDutchables, their humorous look at Dutch daily life, its culture and inhabitants. A surprise hit, the 9th edition of The UnDutchables has recently been published. “We initially bought six copies,” remembers Lynn Kaplani...

05/12/2023

A humorous observation of the Netherlands, its culture and its inhabitants

21/11/2023

Thank you ACCESS Magazine for this positive review!

16/11/2023

- The new issue of ACCESS Magazine is out! -

Available online and soon in welcome centres and international schools.
Enjoy our fresh approach to content focusing on more 'relocation related' topics–starting with one of our most popular areas of inquiry: "dual careers" and finding work in the Netherlands.
We hope you enjoy what our writers share and the encouragement it transmits. Share your feedback and let us know what YOU think.

https://access-nl.org/access-magazine/2023-issue-2-your-career-whats-next/

03/11/2023

Just before the weekend we got the first copies of a brand new edition of the all time bestseller The UnDutchables from the printer. Always exciting to have the actual book in your hands after months of preparation.
Nothing better than the smell of a new book fresh from the press😉
Check your local book store or your favorite online shop to order a copy for you or an expat friend.

10/08/2023

Dutch American comedian Greg Shapiro writes 'The Seven Wonders of the Dutch World' - why the Netherlands deserves more credit

10/03/2023

IamExpat offers its readers three copies of the latest edition of the Holland Handbook, full of essential information on Dutch expat life.

24/02/2023

After the success of his book ‘How to Be Orange: an Alternative Dutch Assimilation Course,’ Comedian Greg Shapiro, the American Netherlander, who's been in the country for 25 years, wrote the questions that SHOULD be on the Dutch Citizenship Exam: How to Be Dutch - The Quiz
If you're looking for an official guide to the Netherlands, this is not it. BUT if you're looking for some odd Dutch quirks then this book is for you.
Shapiro also gives you 25 examples of the most ridiculous Dutch product names.

The second revised print of How to Be Dutch is now available!
https://hollandbooks.nl/product/how-to-be-dutch/

07/02/2023

Dit is een voorbeelpagina. Het verschilt met een bericht omdat het een vaste plek heeft en in de sitenavigatie getoond wordt (in de meeste thema’s). De meeste gebruikers beginnen met een Over mij pagina om zich voor te stellen aan aan potentiële bezoekers. Bijvoorbeeld: Hallo! Overdag ben ik post...

10/01/2023

Your invitation to 'master the challenge of moving somewhere new'

This new, fully updated edition of The Mobile Life by Diane Lemieux and Anne Parker targets individuals embarking on their first expatriate experience by inviting them to ‘master the challenge of moving somewhere new’. A practical guide, the book uses the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton and his 1...

09/01/2023

13/12/2022

Thank you Dutchnews.nl for a great review!

Xpat Media, the publisher of the mighty Holland Handbook, has come up with this condensed and more portable guide to living in the Netherlands, now in a fully revised edition for 2023 and beyond. The Little Orange Handbook describes itself as a ‘practical guide and quick introduction to the Nether...

03/11/2022

We are happy to announce that revised edition of The Little Orange Handbook (first published in 2016) is out!
The Little Orange Handbook 2.0 is a practical guide and quick introduction to the Netherlands. It covers topics such as living and working, finances, education, health care, transportation, traditions and customs, language and culture, history and the country’s economy.

The compact paperback-sized book is for sale for € 14.95 at the major book stores in the Netherlands and can be purchased at online book shops such as www.hollandbooks.nl

21/10/2022

Dutch American comedian Greg Shapiro is a 'Netherlands Cheerleader' according to Speakers Academy interviewer Jacques Geluk

24/06/2022

17/06/2022

A warm weekend ahead and planning to go cycling?
Don’t forget to insure your precious (E)bike against almost anything!
Here’s how you arrange this online in several minutes
https://www.xpat.nl/expat-netherlands/getting-around/how-to-insure-your-e-bike/

16/05/2022

Don't miss the chance to win a copy of the latest Holland Handbook in the reader's competition organized by IamExpat!

IamExpat offers to its readers three copies of the latest edition of the Holland Handbook, full of essential information on Dutch expat life.

12/04/2022

The lucky winners will receive their copy of The Holland Handbook today. Thanks for participating!

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Video's

The Holland Handbook 2018 – 2019 Promo Video

The indespensable guide to the Netherlands. Now the 19th edition: since 2000 more than 150,000 copies sold! https://bit.ly/2RzAXUk

Map your world

A brilliant video on how to avoid the emptiness when you move to a new country. Do you find this video helpful? Like us and there're more coming up next week!

Manage your expectations

Learn how to manage your expectations in this 1-minute video. More interesting videos from #TheMobileLife series coming up next week!

Choose your aproach

Check out this speech from our contributor Anne Parker and find out why knowledge isn't everything you need. More interesting parts coming up next week.Don't miss it! 😉

Key Change Skills by Anne Parker

Discover the top 3 skills you need as an expat in this 1-minute video.

Managing Change by Anne Parker

Here is how the e=mc^2 formula will help all the expats out there.

The Holland Handbook 2017-2018

The Holland Handbook is not only your indispensable guide to living in the Netherlands, it's also a feast for the eyes. The 2017-2018 edition is now available in major book stores and www.hollandbooks.nl