Month: April 2025

7 Tips for making friends in Amsterdam (even if you’re new here)

Moving to Amsterdam is exciting, but let’s be honest, making friends in a new city can be a little daunting. Whether you’re here to work, study, or just enjoy the Dutch lifestyle, finding “your people” takes a bit of effort, but it’s totally doable. Here are 7 practical, fun, and friendly tips to help you …

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Koentact’s newest language cafe: Welkomsterdam

If you weren’t already aware, Koentact hosts a number of language cafes for speakers of Spanish, Italian, French and even English. And now there’s a new one: Welkomsterdam, where you’ll find me – Eric – tending bar.  “Wat wil je – een cappuccino?” Thee? “Een biertje misschien?” You’re probably wondering how I got here.  Over …

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