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Mafalda Boers
Приєднався 19 кві 2021
Hi, my name is Mafalda, I'm Portuguese and moved from Portugal to The Netherlands in December 2018.
In this channel I want to share my experience as an expat in The Netherlands, my personal development journey and online business.
Let's connect:
📸 Instagram - @mafaldaboers
In this channel I want to share my experience as an expat in The Netherlands, my personal development journey and online business.
Let's connect:
📸 Instagram - @mafaldaboers
4 Simple Steps That Helped Me to Find My Life Vision - Discover What You Truly Want in Life
Finding your Life Vision can feel overwhelming and trust me you are not alone. That is why I am sharing the 4 simple, easy (and for free) steps that helped me to identify my Life Vision.
Whether you're struggling to set goals, find your passion or understand what drives you, this video was made to inspire you to find a direction towards the life you want to live.
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00:56 Why it matters?
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Whether you're struggling to set goals, find your passion or understand what drives you, this video was made to inspire you to find a direction towards the life you want to live.
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00:00 Start
00:56 Why it matters?
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03:23 Step 2
05:04 Step 3
07:06 Step 4
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8 Life Lessons That my 20’s Taught Me | Be The Best Version of Yourself and Achieve Your Goals
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In this video I share with you 8 life lessons that I learned during my 20’s decade, that really helped me to achieve my goals and become closer to the person who I want to be. ⏱️Chapters⏱️ 00:00 Start 00:33 Plan Long-Term 01:59 Finances 03:16 Be More Curious 04:13 Healthy Habits 05:50 Patience and Delayed Gratification 07:26 Who Do You Surround Yourself With? 09:25 Emotional Intelligence 11:33 ...
7 Things You Should Know About Pregnancy in The Netherlands
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Being pregnant for the first time and not knowing what to expect can be challenging, specially when you are in a different country. This is why I made this video, to introduce the main topics you should know about pregnancy in The Netherlands. From healthcare professionals to a timeline with the main exams and some benefits explained. Below you have some links to resources that I found helpful ...
Pregnancy in The Netherlands and in Portugal | My Pregnancy Journey Between 2 Countries
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Currently in my 37 week of pregnancy, in this video I share with you what has been my pregnancy experience in both Portugal and Netherlands. I was surprised by the different approaches that these 2 countries have in regards to medical advice, exams and healthcare services. It was interesting to know the different opinions and to be able to decide based on what I think is best for me and the bab...
15 Best Places to Visit in the Netherlands | Top Things to Do, North to South, from a Dutch Resident
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After 4 years and 9 months living in the Netherlands, it is time to share with you my favourite things to do and visit in the Netherlands, from North to South. Some places and activities are more touristic, others less known. Nevertheless, they all show a unique side of this beautiful country. I hope you enjoy the video and that you get to experience these amazing places! I look forward to read...
Moving abroad alone | What the first year of living abroad taught me | Living alone in Amsterdam
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In this video I share with you 9 lessons that I learned during my first year living alone in Amsterdam. Moving abroad by myself turned out to be more challenging than I expected, but I learned so much during the process of transforming my move into a positive experience. By moving abroad alone, I was confronted with so many adversities, but with the right mindset this year of my life turned out...
Cost of Living in the Netherlands 2023 | Housing, utilities, groceries and more
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In this video I talk about how much it costs to live in the Netherlands. I share with you the average amounts of house prices, rental apartments, taxes, groceries, car ownership and much more regarding the day-to-day lifestyle. In addition, I provide an example of the total monthly fixed costs of one person living in Amsterdam. I mention several resources (all links provided below) that allow y...
10 Reasons why I love the Netherlands | Why Moving to the Netherlands might be for you
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In this video I talk about 10 different topics that led me to move and stay in the Netherlands for 4,5 years and counting. From how I see the Dutch people to quality of life, the Netherlands could be a great option if you are thinking about moving abroad and change your life. I hope you find this video useful and gain another different perspective of what life in the Netherlands can look like. ...
Buying a House in The Netherlands | What you should know and some tips
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Transfer Tax Exemption Update 2023 As of 2023 the purchase price criteria, to benefit from the transfer tax exemption, was extended to an amount below 440.000 euros (instead of an amount below 400.000 euros, mentioned in my video). In this video I share with you my take on the process of buying a house in The Netherlands. I provide some tips regarding the offer and how can you leverage the info...
10 Dutch Cultural Shocks | Expat in The Netherlands
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From greeting to Dutch planning, in this video I share with you 10 Dutch cultural shocks that I experienced, first during my exchange program and later when I moved to The Netherlands. I moved from Portugal to The Netherlands more than 4 years ago. The reason why I am still living here is that I absolutely love this country. Cultural Shocks are just part of the process of moving to another coun...
7 Things You Should Do When Moving to The Netherlands
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In December 2018 I moved from Portugal to The Netherlands. In this video I will share with you 7 things I wish I would have known when I moved to The Netherlands. If you are thinking about living in The Netherlands, this video is a great start to help you settle in. ⏱️Chapters⏱️ 00:00 Start 00:13 BSN Number 02:36 Accommodation 05:45 Bank Account 07:35 Health Insurance 09:15 Tax Benefit - 30% Ru...
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Thanks for sharing❤
Thanks you for sharing your strategy for identifying and achieving life goals. Inspirational
Very interesting video ! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💙💚💛🧡❤️❤️
The average number of working hours is also lower because there are also more people (mostly women) working part-time, so 18-22 hours in total.
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I think you were lucky with your doctor in Portugal. I have my doctor in a private hospital and she doesn't care at all, she is just asking how do I feel and if I have any questions. That's all. I am vegan, so my iron is always low, so in the beginning of the pregnancy (15 weeks) I asked her if I should supplement it (my ferritin level was 16 according to the blood test). So, the answer of my doctor was: "Not now, you will feel sick after it. Let's discuss it on our next appointment" (next appointment is on 24 weeks). Can you imagine it? And I also had some pain during pregnancy, so I was trying to schedule an additional appointment with her. I can to the hospital, and they told me my doctor's free slots are only for January 2025 :) And another available doctor is in two weeks from now :) This is crazy.... I don't understand why this is happening in a private hospital (one of the top3 hospitals in Portugal)...
Ola Mafalda.Tudo bem ,I live in London for last 20 years I really want to move to nederland..
Mafalda estou a planear mudar-me para a Holanda:) Obrigada pelo vídeo!
That's hilarious . especially the non privacy bit. (o; So you walk the streets and people could be running commando in their homes lol Oh and the kissing meeting part. I speak to Portuguese people sometimes on line and they send you kisses and even if you just chatted with them twice and I could not understand it for some time. You guys are passionate lol But it's a matter of different cultures. Good to know. Thanks for the tip (o;
Ola .. I am so glad I came across your video. I'm planning a month's stay in the Netherlands to see what it's like. Before deciding if i should move there long term. I would prefer renting. I'm single and unemployed and over 50. I am hoping to start a new life there and obviously find a job, if I decide;. The Netherlands is my future home. But I wish you could make some video about living and renting etc, outside the big cities, which are too expensive. I've done some research and there are even some markets in certain places, that have a good choice of fresh food and cheaper prices. (for those who prefer to cook their own meals, that is. Like I do (o; ) Do you think you could give some in depth info, about the places which have a cheaper cost of living, but are just as nice to live in ? pls. I understand some prefer the city life, but some have lower incomes or prefer somewhere which does not cost as much, as living in the big cities . Still I love your way of explaining, You have such an articulate and pleasant disposition. And ofcourse, you are very attractive too, if I may say so. And Portuguese. An other country, I may consider to move to.
Very informative video.Thank you so much!!!
@aquablauw69 After my service in the Dutch Army, I emigrated to the US. Every month, my paycheck is not much left over. Going into civilian life would have put me at the poverty level. I never regret my decision to emigrate and become a US Citizen. Not all is Snow White Fairy Tale in The Netherlands. Why? I was born and raised there. Sad but true
@aquablauw69 0 seconds ago After my service in the Dutch Army, I emigrated to the US. Every month, my paycheck is not much left over. Going into civilian life would have put me at the poverty level. I never regret my decision to emigrate and become a US Citizen. Not all is Snow White Fairy Tale in The Netherlands. Why? I was born and raised there. Sad, but True.
@aquablauw69 0 seconds ago After my service in the Dutch Army, I emigrated to the US. Every month, my paycheck is not much left over. Going into civilian life would have put me at the poverty level. I never regret my decision to emigrate and become a US Citizen. Not all is Snow White Fairy Tale in The Netherlands. Why? I was born and raised there.
Thanks for a good video
Als je Nederlands spreekt, wordt het zeer gewaardeerd. Nederlands is een prachtige rijke taal die aandacht en waardering verdient.
Thanks for posting this. It reminds me of the reasons we loved living in the Netherlands ... no idea why we returned to UK! Top of my list is the cycling, it is literally like living on another planet.
Many thanks for producing the video, they are really good tips and I'll be acting on them straight away. You explain everything so clearly and your English is nicely articulate. Thanks again.
Many thanks for posting the video, it was really helpful and the links are fantastic. You explain everything so clearly. I lived in the Netherlands in the early 1990s and remember having to have house insurance and also third party insurance so if for example you damaged something at your neighbours the insurance would cover it. Do you still need those insurances and if so how much are they for a typical person living in a typical apartment? Given I can hardly speak any Dutch and not a word of Portuguese I should not comment but in case it helps an A++++ house is well "insulated".
Many thanks for posting this, it was really helpful and the clauses sound a good idea. I did have a question, you mentioned a Property valuation and a Technical valuation, what is the Property valuation, is that something a purchasing real estate agent would do? I think the Technical valuation is done by a surveyor who looks at the condition of the property? Thanks again for explaining the process so clearly.
Sounds like the netherlands is really poor in comparison with Portugal - dutch healthcare isn't as great as some people claim from my own experience. (at least in terms of the quantity of checks they provided / advice on supplementation which is critical for the development of the child)
Interesting video! I wonder if things have changed in costs with the recent inflation? :)
I love all the videos I watched from you until now
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As a Dutch person, I'm working in a team where half of the team is based in Portugal. In this team I feel like a rogue sometimes.
Amazing content! Thank you so much for the video. It's helping me a lot!
Can you recommend where can I find valuation official.. m in that step of the process now
Cost of owning a small or middle car?Incurance taxes etc
The biggest problem with language is you have problems to read the signs on the road etcetera. And also a lot of announcements are only in Dutch.
You still live in the Netherlands when you live in a place in the very south or the very north of the country. Or find something in the very east.
Ola mafalda, quando tiras o bsn ,vais pagar algum imposto por so ter o bsn ? Obrigado
yes doktors here are funny, some are just totally missing the mark but most are good, doctor i'm depressed i think i go hang myself on a tree. Doctor: "try asperine before and after cal me again after 2 weeks"🗿
Wise words
I'm from the Netherlands and I have spent a month alone in Croatia. That was eneough time to be able to relate to this. You indeed learn a lot about yourself and are constantly challenged to go out of your comfortzone. Doing everything alone. I made some friends however. It was not only for vacation but also to see if i want to move to Croatia. Now I have friends there I definatly want to go back
Great video! I don't know how to bike, but I know how to swim 🙂😁😀🤣maybe I should swim to travel around The Netherlands haha
I'm about to enter my 20`s and this video was definitely insightful. You've inspired me to start creating the life I want now and reminded me that just because things don't work out right away doesn't mean they won't later :)
Thank you for your comment, I'm happy that the video added some value to you. I wish you all the best and I hope you enjoy these amazing years
Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks for sharing these advices How we can be in touch? So Direct 😅, seeking friends feeling lonely😢
I enjoy visiting your museums, but I prefer France. It's so much better in so many ways.
Dártagnan wasn't murdered he was Killed.
No comments yet? Allright start you off. A very late, but no less genuine HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉🎉🎉😅😊
If you relocate to another country, inform yourself. If you have a contact already ask for particulier things like doctors and other issues. The open windows are more of the past, nowadays people have blinds or thin curtains that let light in but not inquisitive peoples stares. I came to the Netherlands from another country, too. If you want to stay you'll have to adjust.
Thanks for compiling the information into a single video. You are a gem 💎
This video might was good 20 years ago now Netherlands its more like hamas land
Ugh, this is so depressing. Why are expats so lazy nowadays, being content to speak Globish (simplified, non-native quasi-English used as a lingua franca) rather than learning the actual language of the country? That is the ONLY way to truly integrate. Dutch people‘s English is usually fine, but most of the time not great, and it‘s definitely not native. The Dutch are also part of the problem here- they need to encourage immigrants to learn their language more rather than eagerly responding in Globish whenever they hear a foreign accent.
English is the world language. Dutch is not worth learning.
I wonder what the difference is between Germany and the Netherlands.....
It would be interesting to know and I would not be surprised if they differ significantly
@@mafaldaboers significantly you say?! I'm on a new mission to find out 🤔🧐