In today’s fast-paced world, business travel is no longer just about hopping from one destination to another. It’s about immersing yourself in new cultures, forming unforgettable memories, and experiencing the essence of each place you visit. The needs of our clients are ever-evolving, reflecting the latest trends in the future of work, including digital nomadism, which allows talents to work from anywhere.

Being away from home for an extended period comes with its ups and downs. Exploring new cities is exciting, but being away from your regular routine and loved ones can be challenging! 

So, you have decided to travel. Whether it’s because of a work project or you just finally felt comfortable enough to make the move to your new expat location, you want it to go as smooth as possible, right? Although both options offer advantages, if you're considering moving, there are several benefits to staying in a serviced apartment rather than a hotel. We've listed the main ones below.

Due to its open, multicultural and business-oriented environment, the Netherlands has become an increasingly attractive country to set-up new companies. The Dutch are well-known for their large and successful corporations. Aside from the big players like Booking.com, Philips and Adyen, there are many smaller brands that have established themselves in the Dutch market. To make things a little easier for you, we've compiled a list of useful Dutch-born websites that might help you navigate expat life in the Netherlands.

Now it’s certain. You landed a new job opportunity . This means that you and your family are relocating. Chances are that you don’t know much about your new destination. Well, perhaps asides from a few city trips. Starting a new job abroad is exciting, but only if planned out well. Thinking ahead spares you unnecessary stress and prepares you for stepping out into the “new”. Our team at ServicedApartments.nl has created a relocation checklist for expats:

Whether you are travelling for business, relocating, or just want to enjoy a staycation: YOSAA provides the best-equipped accommodation to ensure you a comfortable short stay. Renting a YOSAA apartment makes travelling easy, starting from the short application process, through to weekly cleaning services, and accessibility to a wide range of facilities. 

When navigating a new country, in this case the Netherlands, you’ll quickly discover that the apps you’re familiar with aren’t quite useful here after all. That’s why we’re here to give you a list of apps that’ll make you feel like a Dutchie in no time!

Spring is in the air and we all know what that means. Everything seems to burst back to life, promising longer days, warmer weather and (hopefully) a lot more sunshine. Nature wakes from its winter sleep and just overall everything will simply start to feel better again because you can finally end the day on a ‘terrasje’ with that Aperol Spritz in hand (or any other drink of choice, go crazy!).

So, you ate your way through December, January flew by and now those post-holiday blues are creeping in … But none of that! Every month deserves its own celebrations so here is a list of 5 unique opportunities to add some February Festivities to your calendar.

There are two types of people: those who are drawn to anything green and those who belong in the urban jungle. It just so happens that The Netherlands is abundant in both. Whether you’re into wandering through parks and forests or discovering Dutch cities, we’ve put together the perfect sightseeing list for you!

Travelling the Lowlands is so easy to do. The country boasts one of the best public transport networks in Europe; not to mention the modern roads and bicycle paths connecting virtually every point on the map. You can easily get around by boarding a train, metro, bus, tram, or hopping on a rental scooter or bike. Or easily rent a car at our rental provider partner. So, which do you choose?
 

More and more people realize that their daily routine has a big impact on the environment. From the coffee you drink in the morning to the way you do your groceries, almost everything you do uses natural resources and creates pollution. Why not make it a New Year’s resolution to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle? Of course that can be challenging, especially when you live in a country that is not your own. But here are just a few tips for you to consider!

Remote work is not just a choice nowadays. Most employees have been requested to shift their work activities into their homes. Jobs which were once on-location, have now become fully or partially remote. On the positive side, this has given corporate employees flexibility to work from wherever they please. There’s no need to wait for that anticipated holiday anymore. Work and travel to any destination that allows it. Just like the ever-growing community of freelancers does.