What does it take for an expat family to truly bloom? In this "Beyond the House" interview, AIS Amersfoort shares why the local community is the secret to a soft landing and why your very first month in the Netherlands should be about "planting a friendship."

Meet Chris O’Connell of O’Connell Tours — the trusted partner helping expats arrive smoothly in the Netherlands. Beyond the house, it’s about people.

Last night, a group of expat women gathered around a table in Eemnes. There were cups of tea, soft music in the background, the scent of paint, and the gentle hum of conversation. Some of us had just met. Others were reconnecting. All of us were taking a pause from daily life to be present, […]