What we’re about
Based in Amsterdam, we are the largest and coolest international community in the Netherlands. We’re a social club for Amsterdam expats with an international membership that includes both recently relocated expats and long-term residents. Our doors are open to everyone. Whether you are an expat, a Dutch who's internationally oriented, or simply a traveller passing through, you're all welcome to join our growing multicultural family.
On a weekly basis, we host a range of networking and social events at various locations in the city, where expats and locals can gather to meet interesting people, create valuable connections and foster new friendships. Our events are always conducted in a friendly and welcoming environment.
We meet up regularly to: drink & mingle at various Amsterdam hotspots, explore the city's good food with social dining, watch comedy shows and plays, go clubbing and dancing, watch and play games and sports, go on special trips and rides... and other authentic Amsterdam experiences.
For event news and updates:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/laughingatpotatoes.amsterdam
For community discussions, membership perks and other expat-related info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/laughingatpotatoes
Our Meetup.com group:
https://www.meetup.com/amsterdam-expat
Our Discussions Page - https://community.expats.page/
Whatsapp Groups: To join, send a message to +31 6 1968 0620. Remember to state your member name either on our meetup.com page or on our Facebook group and let us know which event you're interested in so we can assign you to the proper groups.
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See all- RUN, EXPATS, RUN! @ VondelparkVondelpark, Amsterdam, NH
Every Tuesday, join Julia, Karen & Cecilia for a fun run in Vondelpark.
Everyone is welcome.
All you need is a pair of running shoes
We'll be doing a 4-5K round in the park.Do you need an excuse to start running? Let us give you some. Pick a reason below and see you Tuesday 6:30 PM at the entrance of Vondelpark!
Reasons to start running with us:
☻ I want to get fit
☻ I'd like to stay young
☻ I like meeting people
☻ I drank too much last weekend
☻ My Tinder date cancelled on me
☻ I enjoy the sound of heavy breathing
☻ Had a shitty day at work
☻ I make fast runners look good
☻ One way to keep my body warm with these soaring gas prices
☻ Visiting a sauna is too expensive
☻ Between heart surgery & running, I prefer the latter
☻ I have nothing better to do on TuesdayGood to Know Info:
► There is currently no bag or coat drop available so make sure you only come with your essentials.
► We meet at 18.30 at the entrance of Vondelpark (Opposite Holland Casino). Once you enter, you'll see a group of us waiting at the side.
► We aim to do 4K but depending on your fitness level you're welcome to do a shorter run.
► Everyone in the group has a different fitness level and run at different speeds so it's not possible to keep the group together throughout the run. We will start the run together but feel free to split later and settle down to a pace more comfortable for yourself.[ THIS IS OPTIONAL ]
Join our Whatsapp group by sending a message to +31 6 1968 0620. For security reasons, please share facebook or one of your social media accounts. If you request late and you’re not added in time, please just follow the main comments section here for updates and you'll be added after the event.
- Mindfulness with AkshayZeeburgerstraat 64, Amsterdam
Reserve your spot here.
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Followed by a session on mindfulness which was highly received within Booking.com, we're now bringing it for everyone.In this session, Akshay will touch on how mindfulness can connect us to our deeper purpose & align that with what the world needs. That will be followed by 30 min of breathing & visualisation meditation which is first of its kind. He will draw from his experience of 700+hrs of meditation (Breathing, Vipassana) & 3000+ hrs of research on purpose/happiness from podcasts, books, retreats, happiness courses etc.
Cost: In the spirit of making the benefits of mindfulness available to everyone, Akshay has very kindly made this mindfulness session donation based. He will be collecting donations at the end of the session. However, as there are limited spots available, we need a way to ensure your attendance and prevent no-shows, so we will be charging a nominal reservation fee of €2.50, which is non-refundable. Reserve your spot here.
Additional Info: We have some cushions available but do bring your own cushion or mat along and anything else that you feel can make your session more comfortable for yourself.
Who: Akshay comes from Punjab in North India & has been in Amsterdam for over 5 years now. He comes from an Entrepreneurial background in India where he helped scale a unicorn startup & has launched several business initiatives in the Netherlands as well, including for Booking.com.
Driven by a very strict childhood, Akshay values the freedom to follow your heart above anything else. He has spent more than 7 years working/researching on inner purpose & what drives people from within.
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Join our Whatsapp group by sending a message to +31 6 1968 0620. If you request late and you’re not added in time, please just follow the main comments section here for updates and you'll be added after the event.
- RUN, EXPATS, RUN! @ VondelparkVondelpark, Amsterdam, NH
Every Tuesday, join Julia, Karen & Cecilia for a fun run in Vondelpark.
Everyone is welcome.
All you need is a pair of running shoes
We'll be doing a 4-5K round in the park.Do you need an excuse to start running? Let us give you some. Pick a reason below and see you Tuesday 6:30 PM at the entrance of Vondelpark!
Reasons to start running with us:
☻ I want to get fit
☻ I'd like to stay young
☻ I like meeting people
☻ I drank too much last weekend
☻ My Tinder date cancelled on me
☻ I enjoy the sound of heavy breathing
☻ Had a shitty day at work
☻ I make fast runners look good
☻ One way to keep my body warm with these soaring gas prices
☻ Visiting a sauna is too expensive
☻ Between heart surgery & running, I prefer the latter
☻ I have nothing better to do on TuesdayGood to Know Info:
► There is currently no bag or coat drop available so make sure you only come with your essentials.
► We meet at 18.30 at the entrance of Vondelpark (Opposite Holland Casino). Once you enter, you'll see a group of us waiting at the side.
► We aim to do 4K but depending on your fitness level you're welcome to do a shorter run.
► Everyone in the group has a different fitness level and run at different speeds so it's not possible to keep the group together throughout the run. We will start the run together but feel free to split later and settle down to a pace more comfortable for yourself.[ THIS IS OPTIONAL ]
Join our Whatsapp group by sending a message to +31 6 1968 0620. For security reasons, please share facebook or one of your social media accounts. If you request late and you’re not added in time, please just follow the main comments section here for updates and you'll be added after the event.
- Saturday Drinks & Karaoke @ TheBOXClinkNOORD, Amsterdam, NH
Saturday drinks at the bar. And for karaoke lovers, you're welcome to sing your hearts out in the coolest galaxy room next to it!
Karaoke starts at 19:30. If you just want to drink and mingle, come hang out at the bar area with us. Free Entry.
The venue is conveniently located right behind Central Station in a 1920’s laboratory that now houses one of the most stylist youth hostels in town. Take a free 5-min ferry ride with the Buiksloterweg ferry. Once you alight, it's just a couple of mins walk to the building next to the ADAM Tower. The Ferry comes every 5 mins and runs throughout the night.
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Join our Whatsapp group by sending a message to +31 6 1968 0620. For security reasons, you must be a member of our facebook group in order to join. If you request late and you’re not added in time, just follow the main comments section here for updates and you'll be added after the event.