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Interview: Danai Bouriry

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The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived, an English guide to Eindhoven! It is my sincere pleasure to welcome you in this beautiful city and to the first edition of the magazine for Internationals, Howdo. If you are reading this, you are probably an expatriate or a foreign student.

Maybe you’ve been here for a while or maybe you have newly arrived, but you can definitely use some information to making the best of your stay here! Chances are, you had never heard of this city before.

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life, myself gives me a broad understanding of what it must feel like to be an expat. Why aren’t stores open 24/7? Bikes, bikes EVERYWHERE. What do I do on rainy days? Where can I find a place to live?

How do I find a proper school for my children? How do I make new friends? Thankfully, each edition of Howdo is going to help you get acquainted and make sure you benefit from everything Eindhoven

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Table of Contents: August 2013 16.

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Bulletin Board

News and tips

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Interview with Danai Bouri

Eindhoven an Expat point of view

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Mei Wah

A restaurant with a twist

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Column Park Plaza

21. Stoit Groep 8 Things every renter should know!

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Clubs in Eindhoven

Become more social & broaden

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Bulletin board Circus Her man Renz Circus Herman Renz has a stupendous reputation in the circus world. It performs at the highest levels with the most skilled people in the world. We interviewed Yasmine Smart, a ring mistress, about her experience here as she tours the Netherlands with Circus Herman Renz. “This is my third time in the Netherlands, I am touring for nine months and as we are passing through, I reminiscence back to 1995, the last time that I went on tour here, taking me right back through all the beautiful cities and towns where the people are so kind and welcoming! As a circus performer here, I am really treated like a celebrity!” Yasmine laughs.

“I find that the circus industry in the Netherlands is underappreciated. Circus Herman Renz has an amazing International

Student at Home star ts Expat at Hom e

reputation, and I feel that the citizens here don’t appreciate what they have, because they find the circus “old-fashioned.”

Little do they know, that Circus Herman Renz is a breath-taking, top quality fun-night out! I can guarantee that people of all ages will be mesmerized by our show! “ Yasmine explains.

Having toured the entire world with her talent, Yasmine is a

Merle Mudde started ‘student at home’ on the 1st of January

huge asset to Circus Herman Renz this year and with a life

2011. She renewed the old-fashioned ‘guest family’ especially

orchestra following her, this is a must-see show!

for the international students of the TU/e and Fontys University. These students strive to get the maximum results

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out of their studies. At the moment, 60 families host an international student in their home.

Expats are growing One and a half years later, they found out that expats are not only interested in living in homes of families. Expats, who have a room available in their homes, would also like to rent out these rooms to international students or expats.

Friendly housing Student at Home is part of Friendly Housing. They are a rental agency in Eindhoven who specialise in student rooms, studios, apartments and family homes for Eindhoven and surroundings.

Every year they provide a home for 500 international students from the TU/e and Fontys. They manage more than 1.100 living units in Eindhoven. www.friendlyhousing.nl 6

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Robin Hood Foundation For a good, healthy and affordable meal, Robin Hood Foundation has the restaurants you are looking for! You are welcome in two neighbourhood restaurants ‘Het Cruydenhuisch’ or ’In de Voortuin’, in our city restaurant ‘Caffee Allee’, or in our lunchroom ‘Eetalage 040’. The Robin Hood menu in the neighbourhood restaurants are priced at only € 7.00 per meal.

All our enterprises have a social meaning; where learning, working and participation of the staff is central. Under professional guidance, the staff has the possibility to build on their work experience. They also have the opportunity to obtain a catering diploma to increase their chances on the job market.

The staff learns all facets of hospitality and restaurant business; from cleaning and serving to purchasing and administration. www.robinhoodeindhoven.nl

09-06-2013 - 09-07-2013 This year the two-day music festival Brabant Open Air will again transform the square in front of the Klokgebouw in Eindhoven’s Strijp-S into a festival terrain with a huge stage. And also inside the Klokgebouw two stages will be build up. Come and see some of Brabant’s favourite musical acts on Friday night and some great (inter)national acts on Saturday! There will be an afterparty in Klokgebouw on both days as well, so be sure to get enough sleep in advance...

Bands performing at Brabant Open Air 2013 are Ed Kowalczyk (known from Live), Blof, Handsome Poets, Kensington, Moke, Chef’Special and more. Tickets for Brabant Open Air 2013 are on sale now. www.brabantopenair.nl 7

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GRAND CAFÉ BERLAGE Coffee with home-made pies, a fresh lunch, a delicious diner, an extensive reading table, drinks with friends, live music, quiz-nights, and dancing in to the wee hours of the night; it’s all possible at Grand Café Berlage! It is conveniently located in the center of the “Quartier Latin” in Eindhoven, de Bergen and has been a favorite among a huge and diverse crowd for over twenty-five years.

Berlage has been named one of the best cafes in Brabant more than just once and has a reputation for its excellent restaurant and phenomenal atmosphere.

In the spring and summer time the terrace-garden is opened: an oasis of peace and serenity within the busy city, a perfect place to enjoy a

Lightly smoked salmon filet with papaya ceviche, lime, cilantro, and a red pepper coulis

lunch or dinner.

Culture has been of high importance since the opening in 1986. Local and national heroes regularly perform at the Berlage and even gifted people can show their talents on the stage! On Friday and Saturday-nights, after 22.30, the café turns into a public stage. Every week, new DJ’s create a club-like atmosphere with hot, new hits and floor fillers from the past. In short: the best café of all the restaurants and the best restaurant of all cafes!

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Bulletin board Holland Expat Center South

ment and collaborate with other disciplines, in the same unforced atmosphere as created during Dutch Design Week.

In the participating stores, restaurants and in public spaces throughout the city center, a wide range of fashion-related activities will be organized, from ‘fashion hangouts,’ exhibitions, lectures, installations and fashion shows. We aim to reveal the rough fringes of fashion; after all, a lot of fashion is born from street culture. It’s Fashion Week will

Holland Expat Center South is your starting point for

also be an opportunity to once again emphasize the open character

information on settling into the Southeast Netherlands. We can

of the city of Eindhoven. An accessible platform will be created that

offer you information about services offered in the region that

will enable everyone to discover the distinctive vision of both young

will help you enjoy your time here. Keep updated on important

and established designers.

information by connecting with us through social media!

Fashion shows and hangouts If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Fashion activities will be organized in Admirant Shopping, De Bergen,

We are here to help!

De Heuvel, Hooghuisstraat, Piazza Center and at several locations in-between. After shopping there are relaxing areas called fashion

Opening Times: Monday-Friday 09.00-17.00

hangouts. On the market square, a hangout featuring the ‘Legs only’

Kennedyplein 200, 5611 ZT Eindhoven

swimming pool will be created, surrounded by an oasis of plants and

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fashion. In front of the Bijenkorf department store, you are invited

eindhoven@hollandexpatcenter.com

to join in an urban fashion picnic. To top off the weekend a unique fashion party, the Broekenbal (Trouser Ball), will be held on Satur-

Holland Expat Center South is a joint initiative of the

day evening, in a somewhat unusual location; namely the Heuvel

participating municipalities, the Immigration and

shopping center. Here guests will be received subject to a strict dress

Naturalisation Services (IND), Brainport Development, and the

code. At the same time, a mix of DJs and music styles will guarantee

provinces of Noord-Brabant and Limburg.

that the party itself is anything but ‘strict’. Fashion designer Emily Hermans in conjunction with MLY XPO will be organizing a multidisciplinary celebration in the Oude Rechtbank restaurant, including film, music and a live photo shoot. YOU ARE HERE concept store will present a fashion show at the MU in collaboration with the Van Abbemuseum.

It’s fashion weekend

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On Friday, September 6th and Saturday, September 7th, 2013, a new public event will take place in Eindhoven: It’s Fashion Weekend!

Throughout the year, Eindhoven aims to organize design weekends so that the designs can be enjoyed in the city on more occasions than just during Dutch Design Week. During this first weekend edition, retail, fashion, design, (street) art, food and music will be brought together in a single energetic, bustling event. A moment to look forward to, a moment of euphoria, experience and shared enjoyment!

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Complete Offer Valkencourt provides the most complete services of a gym in the entire South of the Netherlands. You won’t find our broad choices of programs anywhere else; it’s a place to train but also a place to relax. At Valkencourt you can fitness, participate in diverse group lessons, a game of tennis or squash, or swim a couple laps in the pool. After training you can relax and have a moment for yourself in the sauna, the Turkish steam bath, a soothing massage, or a beauty treatment in the salon.

Professional Coaches Nothing is more effective than having someone that can help you meet your individual goals. With our professional coaches, you will receive the best results. If you like participating with others, you can choose to join the Small Group Training. These lessons, which include up to 12 people, give you the in-between of a private lesson and a group lesson. You can have the comfort of training with a group while still receiving intensive coaching from your trainer.

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Quick and Healthy Weight-loss To complete our services we provide at Valkencourt, we offer personal counseling for weight-loss with a new diet program, Protiplan, a well-out balanced program that helps you lose kilo’s quickly in a healthy way. The counseling and advice is free at Valkencourt.

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The Fair

demonstrations of guilds and public entertainment were topped off with attractions such as horse games, carousels, and swings

Eindhoven recently hosted the annual ten-day fair. At Park

in 1850. Every citizen enjoyed the fair: the guilds to the town

Hilaria 500,000 visitors enjoyed the spectacular attractions,

council, from manufacturers to castellans, and from workers to

inciting beats and exciting gambling games. Few people know

farmers. Every layer of society participated with the activities that

that Eindhoven has had a fair since 1487. What did that fair

the fair had to offer and was enjoyed by young to old.

look like and what were the most popular attractions back then? Eindhoven museum takes you back to the fairs throug-

The religious provisions and obligations disappear, but the

hout the ages.

festive roll of the national feast, with all sorts of entertainment, isn’t changed. Music still plays a huge roll and beer and wine still

Eindhoven has had a reputation since the middle ages for the

flows. This year, Eindhoven had two fairs: Park Hilaria and Park

fair it hosted. The first reference to a fair in Eindhoven came from

Historia. Park Historia is hosted by the Eindhoven Museum and

a document from the ships van Aalst of 1487. The fair was a party

gives the visitors a chance to experience a historical view of the

that belonged to the consecration and the year market. This

fair and meet face-to-face with

fair-year-market was held every year on the second Sunday after

un-familiar figures such as quacks,

Pentecost. The whole society was present during this religious

magicians, acrobats, and

party: the spiritual things that the procession in honor of the

fortunetellers.

Blessed Sacrament and Holy Saint Catherine performed, the magistrates, and the guilds and citizens, who all enjoyed dance, music, games, and food. The lodges offered beer and wine, played music, and the guilds hit their drums, while the church bells

Eindhoven Museum

rang, and the organist played the city houses carillon.

A long lost city comes to life at the Eindhoven Museum. In the historical heritage parks in Genneper Parken, you will

Around 1850, the fair was moved to the summer time. The

meet the prehistoric and middle age residents of Brabant.

citizens of Eindhoven would repair and decorate their houses

Become familiar and participate in the routines of the daily

before the fair period began; this was impossible if Pentecost fell

lives of that era. De history from the 17th century is pre-

on an earlier date, therefore the fair was moved. Although we

sented in the museum collection, which can be found on

don’t decorate houses anymore, we still celebrate the fair during

multiple locations around the Kempen. Eindhoven Museum

the summer.

organizes educative programs, expositions, events, readings, and demonstration. The lively history and collection,

In Eindhoven we recognize the current form of the fair from the

together, give an astonishing image of the daily life in “The

end of the 19th century, with attractions. Music performances,

beginning of Eindhoven.”

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Eindhoven: An Expa t Point of View In order to get an insight of our writers, I interviewed Danai Bouri, who will be writing for us in the near future. Danai left sunny Arta, Greece in exchange for the Netherlands two years ago in 2011 to obtain her Masters degree in Rotterdam. After receiving her Masters degree, Danai accepted an internship at Philips and moved to Eindhoven. She now works as a client analyst at StudyPortals. We held the interview at the Zwarte Doos on the T/U campus on a sunny afternoon on the terrace accompanied by a glass of wine and “een klein biertje.”

Why did you choose the Netherlands?

into a student house and registered into the city. It’s such a

“The balance between quality and costs in schools here is in-

relief to know that the government cares about you and makes

comparable to any other European country, plus, the Universities

sure you register- so you can benefit and have control.”

have connections that make it easier to find jobs afterwards. This helped me find my internship at Philips.”

What do you think about Dutch people?

“First, I thought they were very direct and it came across as

Can you remember your first day in the Netherlands?

harsh and rude. Now, I find it convenient because it saves

“Yes, I loved all the houses, city structures, and canals. I also

energy, as they get right to the point. Dutch people also take

noticed how clean the streets were. The first day I moved right

more time to trust you, but once they do, you’ve got a friend!”

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What do you like about Eindhoven?

When I asked Danai if she had some advice for expats she imme-

“I love the beautiful colors here, when it’s nice outside and it’s

diately smiled and listed a few very important comments. “Don’t

sunny, you can see that all the people really appreciate it and

come with a prejudice view on the country, come open-minded

spend the day outdoors. In Greece, I would just say, “Oh, it’s

and remember that this is a different country- don’t compare it

sunny…” and think nothing of it, I really appreciate it a lot more

to where you came from. When it gets tough remember that you

now! I love that Eindhoven has so many restaurants with various

were chosen to do this, lucky even, it’s a chance to meet other

kitchens, my favorite is Jakitori and I recommend Papadopoulos

people and learn from them, so embrace life abroad, it’s a gift of

and Rhodos for a Greek meal. I also love that the city is so vibrant

life! Her last piece of advice was to get a bike; you’ll lose half the

and lively and compared to it’s size, it has a lot of options.”

experience if you don’t!

“Embrace life abroad, it’s a gift of life!”

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Mei Wah Say Chinese food, and you’ll instantly think of take-out.

Walking buffet, Babi Pangang or Nasi. Restaurant Mei Wah does it just a little bit different. This Chinese/Indian kitchen has the basic recipes of a Chinese/Indian kitchen, but with a twist. They have the typical Chinese Peking-Duck, but here’s the twist: it’s served with caviar. Or a delicious Carpaccio, prepared in an untraditional way: on a stone-grill. Feeling hungry yet?

This family-owned restaurant has been in the same family for three generations and is currently owned by Taks Yuen. His grandfather and father opened Mei Wah, which means ‘Beautiful Homeland,’ over fifty years ago on the Leenderweg in Eindhoven.

What is their secret to success?

Quality This is an easy question to answer, says Taks. “Always serving top-quality food, no matter how bad the economy is, this is our top priority. We secure the quality by using fresh products. If the restaurant isn’t as busy as usual, we don’t hesitate, and throw the food away.”

Unique Dishes With fifty years of experience, Mei Wah, has made a lot of changes. Mei Wah started off as any other Chinese restaurant in the Netherlands, as a take-out restaurant. That reputation is long gone says Taks. “ It is not, per se, a Chinese restaurant, it is influenced by many different kitchens. We create our own dishes and adjust to the taste of our guests.”

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For our Asian guests it is possible to order authentic and speci-

Future

alty Asian dishes that may not be on the menu, fully prepared

The future of Mei Wah is very clear for Taks: satisfied customers.

to meet their wishes. This way, our guests can taste a little bit

Although Taks has the ambition to open up more restaurants, he

of home right here in Eindhoven. The Cantonese and Mandarin

has decided to pass the opportunity. A lot of customers come

speaking servers will make sure the guests feel at home and

to the restaurant to visit Taks and his family. “If you are always

everything meets their expectations.

present at the restaurant, you can be on top of the quality, when

“We will prepare fresh, authentic, and specialty ­dishes, even if they aren’t on the menu. This way you can taste a bit of home right here in Eindhoven!”

you own more restaurants you can’t ensure the quality of all those restaurants. I would rather have one great restaurant, than five good restaurants. My ambitions are more in the goals that I want to achieve, to always maintain and sustain quality. I don’t want a Michelin star; I want a full restaurant every afternoon and night where everyone is satisfied. Everyone wants to grow in life; I want that to, but then with new dishes and by maintaining my commitment to providing quality products in food.”

Passion Taks spends a lot of time and puts a lot of effort in his restaurant for one reason: his guests. “I work a lot, almost 24/7. I try to keep Saturday night free, but sometimes I’ll work four weeks in a row, but I don’t mind. I do it for my guests. My guests leaving satisfied, gives me an adrenaline rush that makes me want to do more and be even better!”

“Cooking is really my mothers passion. She is 73 and can still be found working in the kitchen of Mei Wah, not because she has to but because we can’t get her to leave! Now that’s real passion!”

The three most important aspects of the restaurant according to Taks are hospitality, quality of the food, and recognition: “People have to dine here and leave with an experience they’ll never forget. We want people to come here because they heard that it’s a great restaurant, we strive for that!”

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Complete Car Care on Location After a long day at work, the last thing you want to do or worry about is cleaning your car. Cleaning your car or letting your car be cleaned is often a very time-consuming task, which doesn’t always fit your schedule. The Autostomerij has a unique solution for this.

They clean your car whenever you want, with eco-friendly materials and most importantly: employees of De Autostomerij come to you. Your car can be cleaned at your home, at your office or any other place you want. Howdo magazine talked with Henri Lathouwers, franchisee of the Autostomerij in Eindhoven and surrounding regions about the benefits of his services.

HENRI LATHOUWERS REGIO EINDHOVEN

Theater de Schalm Meiveld 3 5501 KA Veldhoven

HENRI LATHOUWERS

HENRI LATHOUWERS

REGIO EINDHOVEN

REGIO EINDHOVEN

Tel. 06 - 41268350

Tel. 06 - 41268350 autostomerijeindhoven@gmail.com autostomerijeindhoven@gmail.com www.autostomerijeindhoven.nl Tel. 06 - 41268350 www.autostomerijeindhoven.nl

WELCOME IN THEATER DE SCHALM: Please have a seat and enjoy an evening of music, comedy or dance!

A new cultural meeting place dedicated to film and contemporary art established by Plaza Futura, Broet and Baltan.

Kastanjelaan 500, 5616 LZ Eindhoven, +31 40 2946840, www.natlab.nl

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ting film y y oet

Henri started working for the company in April last year and

temperature of 150 degrees and under 8 bar. After this, the dirt

washes about 70 to 120 cars a month. He is very enthusiastic

is removed with microfiber towels. As the final step, your car is

about his work. “It’s amazing to see how happy people are with

waxed by hand, which makes sure your car is protected for a

the unique service of cleaning a car at location and besides

longer period of time. As an additional feature, they can clean the

that, it makes me happy when a customer is satisfied.” De

interior of your car.

Autostomerij cleans cars for individuals, but also complete car fleets of companies. Within one and a half or two hours your

Tips

car is ready to use again. The company has all the materials

We asked Henri if he had some advice for our readers, regarding

themselves, so they don’t need anything from you as a customer.

the cleaning of cars in the future. “To keep your car in a good

“Because we have all the materials we need in our own car, we can clean your car everywhere, even in a meadow”

condition, I advise you to clean your car inside and outside at least twice a year,” says Henri. “The best period during the year is just before the beginning of the winter and right after. This way you do not suffer from brine.

Would you like to have your car cleaned at your place or at your office? And are you curious about the possibilities? www.autostomerijeindhoven.nl

Eco-friendly Cleaning This company makes your car shiny clean in a short time through unique steam cleaners. The perfect balance of temperature, humidity and pressure makes the steam cleaning a particularly powerful and safe washing method. Through the use of steam we do not only reduce the huge water conservation, but also the use of (chemical) cleaning materials that is superseded by the use of steam. The company uses only 3 liters of water per car, while the average car wash needs approximately 150 liters. De Autostomerij only uses eco-friendly materials and biodegradable substances.

The process “Normally a car wash only takes care of the outside of the car, leaving a wax layer behind,” says Henri. “Another difference with a car wash is that we also clean all the small spots where a car wash can’t clean.” The company starts cleaning with steam at a

Come to the Apples & Pears Picking days on September 14th, 21st, and 28th

experience

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Bilderdijklaan 10, 5611 NH Eindhoven www.vanabbemuseum.nl

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For years, Eindhoven hoteliers have been giving a warm welcome to international travelers and guests looking to relocate to our culturally diverse city. It is great to see the local Eindhoven community actively getting involved in creating an attractive and welcoming environment!

Over the recent years we have experienced a large growth of our international community bringing in international expertise to Eindhoven, which we are of course delighted with.

To ensure we are fully delivering the wishes and requirements of the community, we are pleased to see a partnership approach between the municipality and regional-based multinational businesses in order to make our community one of the most expat-friendly destinations within the Netherlands.

Apple Picking Days in the Philips Fr uit Garden

Howdo magazine is the perfect platform for us to bring you the latest news and updates from Park Plaza Eindhoven.

Being a hotel manager myself, I am looking forward to updating you on my latest experiences in Eindhoven to ensure you are updated on all interesting news and developments within the community of Eindhoven.

Make sure not to miss the magazine release events of each

As the end of summer approaches, the orchards are filling with

of the upcoming Howdo editions, bi-monthly, at the E!lite

ripe fruits. Not only is this beautiful to see, but also delicious to

Lounge of Park Plaza Eindhoven.

taste- nothing beats the taste of a freshly, handpicked apple or pear!

I am looking forward to meeting you and in the meantime, if you have any questions, remarks or tips please e- mail me at

On Saturday, September 14th, 21st, and 28th the Philips fruit

sbroers@pphe.com

garden will open for guests to handpick apples and pears, from 10.00 to 16.00. After an explanation of how to pick, everyone can

www.parkplaza.com/eindhoven

go their ways and start picking.

Before entering the orchard, you can find stalls selling local produce and a terrace where you can enjoy coffee, tea, apple pie or delicious pancakes! For children there are fun activities such as corn mazes and treasure hunts.

Saturday September 28th is national apple-picking day, meaning that, besides the Philips Fruit Garden, also other fruit gardens will be opened for guests. The Landwinkel and the Pannenkoekenhuis De Proeftuin is open all year around.

www.philipsfruittuin.nl Landwinkel Philips Fruittuin, Pannenkoekenhuis de Proeftuin Oirschotsedijk 14 a, Eindhoven Phone: +31 40 – 262 14 53

Shaun Broers is Hotel manager of Park Plaza Eindhoven, an upscale four-star hotel in the heart of Eindhoven.

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8 Must-Know Tips That Every Renter Should Know - Find a Broker. A broker knows all the specifications of the homes it has to offer, meaning that they can match you to a home suitable for you. Not to mention, they have inside information of homes that are available but have not been listed online yet.

- Furnished or Semi-Furnished. Don’t want all the hassle of buying furniture if you’re only staying a couple of months? Look for furnished apartments. If you plan to stay longer, then semi-furnished may be right for you!

- Short-Stay Apartments. Before getting settled in your new apartment, you may have to stay in a small hotel room. Luckily, a few places in Eindhoven offer short-stay apartments including living rooms, kitchens, and lots of space for an equivalent price of a hotel!

- Don’t Ignore the Small Print. Before going on a sighting, check with your broker if the house is for sale and has a “leegstandswet.” If so, you will be evoked once the

Moving to Eindhoven

house is sold. Avoid hidden monthly fees by making sure you know what is included in your monthly bill.

The Stoit Groep is one of the unique realtors in Eindhoven, specialized in corporate housing, and offers more than 250

- Diplomat Clause. Check with you agent if you can add a

furnished, semi-furnished, and short-stay apartments. Besides

Diplomat Clause to your contract. This enables you to break

the given, they offer maintenance that is available seven days a

your contract if you get repositioned or an emergency

week, financial management, a service department for all your

arises.

questions and an optional cleaning service. Perfect for an expat and his/her family!

- Registration and Insurance. Don’t forget to register at the City Hall upon arrival and to sign out when moving

Interested in additional information? Looking for a place to rent

out. To insure all your belongings inside your home, get

or a short stay apartment? Contact the Stoit Groep at:

‘inboedelverzekering’ or Household Content Insurance.

Telephone: +31 40 2140660 - Check the Inventory. Make a list, record the condition,

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and take pictures of what is provided in the apartment

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and cutlery.

Or visit our Eindhoven location during office hours on Vestdijk 22.

- Contact your agent. Problems can arise in your apartment, your furnished appliances can malfunction or your toilet won’t flush. Safe yourself from all the hassle of fixing it or finding someone to fix it and choose a broker that also manages the property.

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Newly arrived in the Netherlands? Welcome! We hope you get accustomed soon. The International Client Desk of ABN AMRO is here to take care of all of your financial matters. We are specialized in banking for expats with services and support in English. As of August 1st, 2013 you can find us in Eindhoven, as well as in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague.

The International Client Desk of ABN AMRO caters especially to expats.

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For more information about opening an account, other benefits and costs, see our website: www.abnamro.com/expat Tailor made advice ABN AMRO can offer you more than just an account. Once you’re settled in, you may have other needs or questions regarding your financial situation. Think about savings, investments or insurances?

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d n e p s o t m u e s u Am hours in A tour of the DAF Museum will take visitors from one surprise to

engines and it gives a good idea of the developments that have

the next. The inventiveness that has been characteristic for DAF

taken place over the years.

vehicles from 1928 till the present day will even captivate visitors who have no special knowledge of the subject.

The upstairs gallery holds an extraordinary collection of cars, among which a number of interesting prototypes that were not

The ground floor accommodates a pleasant village square, with

taken into production.

shops from the 1930s, a welcoming pub, a period garage and, not to be forgotten, a replica of the Van Doornesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; office. From

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The trucks are displayed downstairs and special attention is paid

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Become social & broaden your network:

The Hub Eindhoven The thought of having a place where everyone can get together

Hub’ are: educational courses, music sessions, workshops, cultural

and where events can be organized for expats has been floating

dances, art classes, games and reading afternoons for mothers

around for a while. The Hub: Eindhoven for Expats, has started to

and children and much more. The center is going to be an open

make this thought a reality. It is founded for only one goal: to create

place, where everyone is welcome. International volunteers will

an international community center in the city of Eindhoven, where

run it and the spoken language will be English.

people and organizations can meet each other and where activities can be organized for and by expats to make life easier in Eindhoven.

www.thehubeindhoven.nl

Eindhoven-Life is closely involved in this initiative and we’re looking forward to hearing your ideas and feedback about this center.

Some plans that have already been mentioned to take place in ‘The

2nd Friday Innovation Drinks

Th e ne twor ki ng dr in k in th e Ei nd hove n Re gi on

2nd Friday Innovation Drinks provides you with a great opportunity to meet other young professionals with similar interests in your region.

Exchange ideas and make connections! So come on down by yourself or with colleagues and we will introduce you to other young professionals. The more, the merrier! Join our LinkedIn group ‘2nd Friday Innovation Drinks Eindhoven’ to discover this month’s topic and to keep in touch! The 2nd Friday in September will provide you with new insights in the world of ‘Human Engineering’. We hope to see you on September 13th at the High Tech Campus, Eindhoven!

The Royal Institute of Engineers KIVI NIRIA organizes monthly networking drinks for young professionals who feel connected to Innovation

“Howdo” will be the first magazine for Internationals in Eindhoven.

and Technology. With thanks to our sponsoring partners High Tech

We are honored to be part of this very first edition. As a professional

Campus Eindhoven, Young ASML, Philips Global I’s and Segula, we

network body, the Royal Institute of Engineers KIVI NIRIA supports the

are able to provide a monthly changing program with interesting

initiative of bringing internationals together and we wish the team of

content, inspiring guest speakers, drinks, finger food and lots of fun.

Howdo a successful start!

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What does Intermun dus stand for and what is our g oal?

Intermundus was founded for and to some extent by expats. The goal is to create a lasting bond between them and Eindhoven, because Eindhoven is a region with many opportunities as a knowledge economy. There is an abundant presence of workes from outside the region due to the many offices of multinational companies. Intermundus is focussed on making these people feel at home in the city. “We want to keep the knowledge workers here and expand our network. Stefan Schweren, president of Intermundus: “When a region grows smarter, in a large and growing part due to foreign knowledge workers, it is smart to keep them here.” Intermundus also organizes many activities for expats. In summary, Intermundus exists for and through expats.

Every 2 weeks the group is convened for sessions, discussions and evenings with a special theme. Every meeting also has an informal part, where the group members have a drink together at the Trafal-

InterNations makes living abroad easy

mun it y fo r A n in te rn at io na l co m ex p at s by ex p at s

gar Pub in Eindhoven. The group is trying to become a member of Lions. The club will officially be chartered as a Lions club when the membership reaches 20. We will be presented by the Lions club from Son en Breugel.

The group The club’s full name is New Century Lions Intermundus and currently has 13 members, of which about half are from countries as Mexico, Italy, Poland and China. The other half are Dutch. The group has both male and female members and ages range between 26 and 35. The

Did you (recently) move to Eindhoven? Are you experiencing your

language used at meetings is English.

first difficulties as an expat?

Member’s thoughts InterNations, the world’s biggest expatriate community makes

From early 2013 I have been involved with Intermundus. I’ve

living and working abroad easy. Expats are brought together in a

been living in Eindhoven for 6 months and work in Nijmegen. I

community of trust, where they can benefit from one another’s

was looking for something to do next to my job. A group of peo-

experience.

ple with whom I can have a good conversation and participate in interesting activities. Intermundus crossed my path and up to

Members, whether locals or expats, not only have the possibility

now I have only experienced enjoyable, memorable and inspi-

of exchanging information online but can also personally meet

ring sessions. I truely enjoy getting to know my fellow Eindhoven

at the monthly InterNations get-together held in Eindhoven.

citizens and enjoying our cultural differences. It also feels good

The Eindhoven InterNations network is constantly growing and

to me to do something to help the expats who perhaps don’t

counts over 800 members today!

feel at home yet in this city. Lastly, I really enjoy the other group members: the group is a nice mix with a nice atmosphere.

Aside from the official monthly event, members are free to host activities of their choice, to meet up in smaller groups and prac-

Epilogue

tise their hobbies with fellow expats. These range from dining,

Intermundus is always looking for new members. Interested?

sports to business networking.

Please contact us at info@intermundus.nl

At InterNations, nobody stands alone and newcomers are always welcome.

Inge Reijnders, 26 years old, living in Eindhoven

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Boxx Global Expat Solutions is uniquely positioned in delivering the full range of services relating to international mobility.

Activities vary from international mobility policy development, remuneration, wage and income tax aspects, legal, immigration and coordination of the practical parts of moving, like relocation, removal, education.

Most of our experts have been employed by reknowned multinationals as in house expat- or HR managers and shared your experiences by moving and working around the globe. This is why we know about the dynamics and challenges of our clients and are able to speak the same language.

This combination of ‘what we do’ and ‘who we are’, makes us your partner for international mobility management. As we understand that the way of making you feel at home will be different in each and every country, we combine our global focus with

local expertise. This is why Boxx works with the best international partners in each and every country. At Boxx we do not accept the concept of overhead or expertise layers. As we believe that ‘speed and personal attention changes everything’, we provide our clients with a contact person that has the skills and authority to act directly.

What our clients get from our approach is excellent service and quality at a fair price but above all the mentality of our people being able to sincerely focus on and understand our clients.

Going forward we will write to you in Howdo every two months about ‘expat life’. Should you have any topics, questions or interest in our services, feel free to contact us via howdo@boxx-expat.eu or our contact details.

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The towns Tongelre, Woensel, Strijp, Gestel and Stratum were conjoined in 1920 to create Eindhoven?

You can find three silver horns on Eindhoven’s coat of arms? These refer to the Lord of the city in the thirteen-century, Willem van Horne.

PSV’s mascot is called “Phoxy”?

In the end of the nineteenth-century, most citizens of Eindhoven worked in the cigar industry?

The drugstore ETOS (which stands for: Concord, Dedication, Consultation, and Collaboration) was founded in 1918 by Philips.

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Agenda Hofnar Valkenswaard

Wednesday October 2nd

Ben Saunders Ik, Ben Saunders Music, 20.15 PM € 23,50

Hofnar Valkenswaard

Friday October 11th

Southern Stars Theatre Company HighWays and ByWays

Music Theater, 20.15 PM € 25

Hofnar Valkenswaard

Friday October 25th

Circle Percussion 40th Annuversary BIG MEN DRUMS Music, 20.15 PM € 22,50

Hofnar Valkenswaard

Hepcats Quartet

Sunday October 27th

Music, 11.00 AM

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Every Thursdaynight Number 42 hosts an International Quiznight at Carrousel. Every week over 25 teams compete here for some great prizes. This general knowledge Quiznight is specifically set up for expats living in and around Eindhoven, but ofcourse

Exhibitions

anyone is welcome to join!

Black or White

The quiz starts each Thursday at 8 PM with a pictureround. At

08.06.2013 – 17.11.2013

8.30 PM the regular question rounds begin via microphone.

Animated films, comic strips and cartoons…. these are rarely

The exciting 7th and last round of the quiz is a music round,

exhibited in a museum for contemporary art. However in

with music from the 60s all the way to 2011! The quiz is finished

the Black or White exhibition at the Van Abbemuseum they

around 11PM, with the winning teams receiving their prizes!

play the main role in combination with drawings and video installations. The artists in Black or White flirt with what is politically incorrect.

Manon de Boer - Encounters

Activities

08.06.2013 – 15.09.2013 A trilogy of cinematic portraits by the Dutch artist and film-

Dutch Design Week

maker Manon de Boer about three women who fascinated

19.10.2013 – 27.10.2013

her. On view are Sylvia Kristel – Paris (2003) about the Dutch actress Sylvia Kristel, Resonating Surfaces (2005) about the

Young Art Night

Brazilian psychoanalyst and cultural critic Suely Rolnik and

26.10.2013, 9 pm - 2 am

Think About Wood, Think About Metal (2011) about the the

Art, design and music: you can expect this and more during the

American percussionist Robyn Schulkowsky.

third edition of the Young Art Night, which will take place during the Dutch Design Week. Following the successful previous edi-

Donation Maurice van Valen

tions, the museum will once again fill up with young designers,

08.06.2013 – 15.09.2013

artists and

The Dutch collector Maurice van Valen has donated 34 works

musicians during this Young Art Night. The museum cafe Karel 1

to the Van Abbemuseum. A selection of these works by

will be transformed into a dance floor, with DJs at the turntables.

Johan Lennarts (Eindhoven, 1932 – 1991), JCJ Vanderheyden (Den Bosch, 1928 – 2012) and Pieter Laurens Mol (Breda, 1946) will be exhibition, combined with several works from the Van Abbe collection.

Mark Lewis - Pull Focus 15.06.2013 – 13.10.2013

Glow

This solo exhibition presents fourteen films by Canadian artist

09.11.2013 – 16.11.2013

Mark Lewis (1958, Hamilton, Canada). Pull Focus offers an extensive introduction to Lewis’ recent body of work in relation

Family / children

to three films that are already part of the Van Abbemuseum’s

Children’s art club

collection. Referencing classic cinematic techniques Pull

Every Saturday, 2 - 4 pm

Focus centres our attention on the image itself.

Are you between six and ten years old? Do you enjoy looking at art works and especially making a few of your own? Every Sa-

Tijs Rooijakkers - Supertoll!

turday afternoon from 14.00 - 16.00 is Children’s Art Club. Along

01.07.2013 – 05.01.2014

with other children, you go into the museum and look at works

For six months artist Tijs Rooijakkers is working on his project

of art. There is a different theme every time, and when you’re

Supertoll! in Het Oog (The Eye), a space in the Van Abbemu-

tired of looking you can have a go at making your own art work.

seum. For this he invited Fresku, a rapper who also originates

Let your imagination run wild! You’ll soon discover you have

from Eindhoven, to work together with him. The semi-circular

what it takes to be an artist. And, of course, bring your friends. It’s

wall of Het Oog is covered with wooden battens on which

double the fun.

Fresku has written texts about his personal motivations and ambitions. Rooijakkers will then steam these wooden battens

Family lunch & guided tour

and bend them into the shape of an enormous spinning-top.

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3O 10 days of theatre in & around Parktheater Best of the Fest is a new annual theatre festival in and around Parktheater Eindhoven.

A selection of the best performances of various international theatre festivals is coming to the 2018 Cultural Capital of Europe candidate city of Eindhoven.

With: Collectif Lyon.05 - 100Femmes Fest Bizarre with a.o. The Screaming Margarita’s led by Denvis Josse de Pauw & Ensor String Quartet - Moscow to the End of the Line KidsFest with a.o. e Lollies and Ruth Bakker Late Night Fest with Sven Hammond Soul, Claron McFadden & Sven Ratzke, Sparkling Wine Tasting and more Quorum Ballet - Correr o Fado eatergroep WAK - Man met de Hamer (Man with the Hammer)

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n e v o h d n i E C T W l a n o i g e R n i s par ticipate Business Days WTC Eindhoven is a meeting place for entrepreneurs, repre-

Business is a matter of personal contact. Meet friends and get

sentatives of knowledge and intermediary institutions, go-

to know strangers on the two days of business hospitality in

vernment agencies and is the most promising network of the

Eindhoven at the Regional Business Days.

region Eindhoven (The Brainport Region). Business contacts

WTC Eindhoven organizes special meetings. Between the crea-

are made in a casual atmosphere and expanded. During busi-

tive entrepreneurs and traditional businesses, between gover-

ness lunches with guest speakers, field trips and other special

nment agencies and companies and young professionals and

events that are provided by WTC • E Business Society, members

established entrepreneurs. Regional Business Days: an inspiring

can embrace the opportunity to expand their own network.

place where connections are established.

On Monday, September 16th and Tuesday, September 17th the

For more information please contact:

next regional networking event for the Eindhoven region will

www.regiobusinessdagen.nl

take place. After the success of last year, WTC Eindhoven Busi-

or WTC Eindhoven at

ness Society and the Young Professionals will organise this years

www.wtce.nl or info@wtce.nl

‘most promising network’.

Members present themselves in a unique way, relationships are established and they meet new customers. A ‘square’ where a number of companies present themselves together has a great attraction to the visitors and encourages networking between the various participants.

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