Episodes

  • A Tale of Bread and Butter, Mauricio's new life in The Hague
    Sep 26 2024

    In this episode, we sit down with Mauricio to explore his decision to leave Portugal and a new life in The Netherlands, ending up in The Hague.

    From adjusting to a new city to embracing the opportunities that come with change, Mauricio shares the highs and lows of his journey.

    You can follow Mauricio here:

    https://www.instagram.com/unseenraven

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    36 mins
  • Kim Trotz on Returning Home, Community, and Spontaneity in The Hague
    Sep 17 2024

    The Summer Break is officially over and in this episode, we sit down with Kim Trotz on a public bench at Koningsplein in #TheHague, the city where she grew up and ultimately returned to after living in Amsterdam.

    Kim shares why The Hague remains her home base, offering her a sense of #community that brings a lot of spontaneity to daily life.

    Want to know more about Kim?

    https://qommunity.net/ https://www.instagram.com/trotzinthebranding

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    40 mins
  • From Târgu Mureș to Amsterdam - Ioana Biris of Outdoor Office Day
    Jun 27 2024

    She moved from Romania to Amsterdam for love and dedicated to staying, as long as she's surrounded by her family. Ioana has a clear mission, to bring people outside and strengthen their connection with nature.

    As a researcher she launched the Outdoor Office Day, to create awareness around working in nature. I think we should collaborate and join forces. Enjoy this fun conversation!

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    33 mins
  • Via Berlin and Groningen to Rotterdam - Lior Steinberg
    Jun 5 2024

    He fell in love with The Netherlands, the cycling lifestyle, the way people live here, its people, the Dutch, and is now stuck here for the better. As an urban planner, Lior is working on making cities better and healthier places. He's an advocate of fewer cars in cities, and helping residents get into action and make changes in their own neighborhoods.

    What really makes a good place?

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    44 mins
  • From Apeldoorn to The Hague - Bart-Jan Verhoef
    May 23 2024

    He has lived in The Hague for 21 years, half his life, moving here to study and always stayed. Meet Bart-Jan who loves the balance of nature and city life in #TheHague, with enough to clear his mind and to pursue his passion for #photography. Join this conversation on a public bench, talking about what a good place is, how to meet new people through a shared passion, and what it takes to appreciate the good things of a city you live in. Follow Bart-Jan here and the photography group in The Hague below: https://www.instagram.com/bartjanverhoef https://www.instagram.com/thehaguephotowalks/

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    44 mins
  • From Curaçao to The Hague - Sharline van den Bijtel de Windt
    May 9 2024

    Join us for an inspiring episode with Sharline, who traded the island life of Curaçao for city life in The Hague. As an accountant with a heart for giving back, Sharline also runs a foundation called Caribbean Angels, to make a difference in the local community of her neighbourhood Loosduinen. What is her vision of a Good Place? Let's find out!

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    25 mins
  • From Schilderswijk, The Hague, to Loosduinen - Jan Janssen
    May 2 2024

    A visit to De Plek, a youth center located in Loosduinen, led me to Jan Janssen. He is a real Hagenees, born and raised, and since he retired at 65 years old, he has dedicated his time to community service. He's actively helping the neighbourhood, and supporting youngsters with a place to meet, learn, educate, and mostly have a good time. #goodplace

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    40 mins
  • From Wrocław to The Hague - Gosia Broda
    Apr 25 2024

    Join us on a bench in the dunes of The Hague. It's been 6 years ago when Gosia followed her dream of living in a country where she could speak the Dutch language. Together with her kids, husband, and dogs, she now lives in de Vruchtenbuurt, surrounded by a support network that is The Hague family. Let's find out more about her life and how she moved abroad. Enjoy our conversation on a public bench in The Hague. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories of moving places as a global citizen and cultural exchange in our community space.

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    38 mins