for business creativity
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Marijke, your virtual
Dutch neighbor
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FAQ
Q: Are the excursions suitable for children?
A: It depends on the excursion. There will be child friendly excursions.
Q: Ik ben geen expat, maar wil wel mee, kan dat?
A: Neem contact met Marijke op om dat te bespreken.
Q: I do not speak Dutch yet. Does it matter?
A: For most excursions it does not matter. Sometimes it does. See the details of the excursion.
Q: What are the costs?
A: This depends on the excursion. See the details of the excursion.
Q: I have to cancel my participation. How do I do it?
A: Please contact Marijke.
Another question?
Please send an email to Marijke.
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Are you an expat?
Are you an expat who wants to get to know the Netherlands better? Are you interested in more than Amsterdam, but never quite get there?
Join Marijke on a day out!
She takes you to local events in the region — outside the ring of Amsterdam.
About Marijke
Marijke (1972) is Dutch, an entrepreneur, connector, organiser, mother and creative spirit. She loves the whole country of the Netherlands. She has lived in Gelderland, Groningen, Utrecht and Noord-Holland, and twice spent six months in Germany and Italy.
Both for work and privately, she travels all over the Netherlands.
She lived in Amsterdam for 22 years.
Marijke connects entrepreneurial women through her network Bites & Business, she organises many dinner parties at her home — including for expats — and she loves attending local events across the Netherlands.
She is interested in people and cultures, speaks 5 languages and loves to organise. She love to hear your story.
Marijke is your perfect guide for a trip to the provinces.
"The Netherlands is so beautiful and there is so much to see and do!"
How does it work?
If you're interested in the excursions, you join the WhatsApp group "Op stap met Marijke". The calendar and details for each excursion are shared there. To sign up, you fill in the registration form.
We speak Dutch along the way — because you probably want to improve your Dutch — but English when needed.
Marijke always brings a snack. :-)
Example trips
Here are some examples of excursions:
- a local fair or flea market in a charming village
- a boat trip on the river Zaan
- an open-air theatre performance
- a special museum in North Holland
- a local winter market
- a flower auction
- a cycling tour through tulip fields
- a walk through a nature reserve that is normally closed to the public
- a trip to a very high sand dune with children
- a day trip with three highlights in Noord-Holland
- a cycling tour combined with a beer tasting
- a music festival in the provinces
Practical information
Costs vary per excursion and are listed with each event. Transport varies too — sometimes shared, sometimes by car, train or bike. If the trip is suitable for children, this is mentioned. Start and end times also vary and are always listed. A museumjaarkaart can sometimes come in handy. Excursions are usually at weekends, but sometimes on weekdays.
Sign up for updates
Use this link to join my WhatsApp group,or scan the QR code above. Excursions are announced in the WhatsApp group, including times, prices and available spots.
To participate, fill in the corresponding registration form.