‘101 Tips for South Africans Moving to the Netherlands’ – this is the name of my brand new ebook helping fellow South Africans who are planning to make the ‘groot trek’ to the land of tulips and cheese.
After six years of living in the Netherlands, I finally sat down to write this book/guide – it has been a bee in my bonnet for a long time as it is something that I never had available to me when I moved here and wish I had!
The guide outlines 101 useful tips and tricks for South Africans arriving here. These are very short, practical tips geared towards those who have secured a visa/work permit and who may be about to leave their home country in a few months. Those who have also just arrived in the Netherlands will benefit from the book too! Although, I must admit that purchasing the book at least a year before you leave would be best in order to adequately prepare.
How Can I Get Hold of the EBook?
101 Tips for South Africans Moving to the Netherlands: How to Hit the Ground Running is only available digitally on Amazon Kindle (compatible with Kindle, tablets as well as smartphones). All you need is an Amazon account to download and purchase the book. However, you might need Kindle’s software (free) to open and read it.
Topics covered in ‘101 Tips for South Africans Moving to the Netherlands’ include:
- Money Matters
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Lifestyle and Integration
- Groceries and Eating Out
- General Shopping and Services
- Healthcare
- Insurances and Legal
- Career and Working Life
- Education
- Travel and Going Out
- The Dutch Language
- Recycling
- Weather
As far as possible, each tip comprises website links to useful sources of information that you, as a South African may need during your relocation to the Netherlands.
Note that the tips and tricks provided in the book are just some of the things I’ve learnt when I arrived here, so the book is by no means totally comprehensive as there are so many other subjects/topics which could also be covered (perhaps I’ll write a follow up later!). Nonetheless, I’ve covered the most crucial/pressing questions that South Africans moving to the Netherlands may have!
So if you’re a South African planning on moving to the Netherlands in the short term – take a look at ‘101 Tips for South Africans Moving to the Netherlands’ on Amazon Kindle here: https://amzn.to/2KslDaj.
About the Author
About the author: Elizabeth Bethlehem (née Joss) is a corporate trainer, university lecturer, and author from South Africa. She was born in Cape Town and immigrated to the Netherlands at the age of 28. She holds an MA degree in English Studies from Stellenbosch University and a teaching qualification (PGCE) from UNISA.
Disclaimer: I’ve done my best to ensure total accuracy of the facts/information provided in the book but take no responsibility therefore as things can change.