Who is Harry?
I'm Harry Brennan - I moved to Weert with my wife Laura in 2022, after we first landed in Eindhoven together. It was my first time in the Netherlands, while Laura took up a new job at AMSL. Talking to other immigrants in Weert, we've found that this isn't a unique experience! If we share tips and communicate, then the international community here in our little corner of Limburg can all help each other.
Eindhoven is a big international pull for people across the world, and Weert now hosts many of these people. Some of the English-speaking crowd here have married locals, while many had never heard of Weert before moving here (myself included). However, the town is really well placed to be a good home for us all, whether you're passing through or setlling down. With a little help and organisation, we can make things better for everyone.
Who is Fransisca?
"I was born in Indonesia, the fourth generation of Chinese grew up in a quiet town in East Java, Indonesia surrounded with lots of nature (pretty much like Weert). At the age of 14, I heard the universe call and pursued my high school in Auckland, New Zealand. As a teenager, my restless soul searched for new scenery; so I continued my higher education in buzzing city-state, Singapore where I finished my undergraduate with an art degree in Fashion Marketing & Management from the University of Northumbria, UK. I started my first job in Singapore with my first job as a parent liaison manager for a new art international kindergarten. After a few years, I decided to pursue my passion for food and started my career in food & beverage marketing until today. In 2018, my husband and I decided to pack our bags and take our child to The Netherlands for a better work-life balance and settled in Weert."
Fransisca Wijanarko
Why Weert?
Convenient would be the first word that comes to mind when people asked why did we move to Weert. Although the city is not aesthetically pleasing with old historical buildings and cultural heritage, the city size is comfortable to fulfill our main needs.
A decent school for our child, a friendly and safe environment and lots of green surroundings.
For me personally, after years of living in buzzing city, I find small pleasures in this little city. A calming environment for my head and soul. Once in a while when I need the buzz from a big city, the train system is very accessible to the nearest city such as Eindhoven or Maastricht.
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What's Nomads in Weert is all about?
After speaking with many English-speaking expats in Weert, it became clear that there's a lack of information available in English about settling in this charming Dutch town. This is why we created this blog – to provide useful insights and personal experiences to help fellow expats make a smooth transition to life in Weert.
Our goal is to offer tips and advice on key aspects like family life, work, food, and local culture. We hope that by sharing our experiences, we can save you time and effort in navigating life in Weert as an expat. Whether you're looking for information about the best places to eat, family-friendly activities, or practical tips on living in the area, you'll find helpful content here to make your move easier.
If you're an English-speaking newcomer to Weert, we hope this blog becomes a valuable resource as you settle in.