Need someone to talk to ?
Settling in a new country can be daunting and time-consuming. We know this because we have been there, too. Let our buddies help you with some personal guidance.
Housing
Choosing a location for your first house
Schooling
Choosing between Dutch or International school
Job search
Finding a new job for your partner or yourself
Dutch culture
Adjusting to Dutch culture at work & home
Ranjita Chakraborty
12 years in Netherlands
🇳🇱 🇮🇳
Kristian Haverkamp
30+ years in Netherlands
🇳🇱 🇩🇪
Maria Hervas Trapero
8 years in Netherlands
🇳🇱 🇪🇸
A flat fee for each buddy conversation
€ 20 per session
* standard 30 min session, including VAT
How does it work ?
Connecting with our buddies is a straightforward process. Simply share your topic of conversation, and we'll match you with the most suitable buddy. Then, all you need to do is show up and discuss your concerns.
Step 1: Choose discussion topic(s)
Fill out the form with conversation topic (s) and contact details.
Step 2: Choose a time slot
Follow the link in your email to choose a slot from available time slots.
Step 3: Show up for the call
Make sure your questions are ready and you are on time !
Step 4: Pay after the call
Pay via the payment link you will receive after completing the call.
A platform like Basaana would have been a great help during my move with my family from the Netherlands to the US. I could have gained great insights into the local lifestyle and requirements to keep in mind, which could have helped me prepare better for the move.
Keshav Lal
Feel at home, away from home
Basaana
How is Basaana different ?
You might think I can do this on Facebook groups or talk to my office colleagues for free. Why pay someone for this information? Let's see if we can convince you 😉
No noise, no trolling
Our buddies are there to help, not to make fun of or judge your personal situation. You have the freedom to ask anything and everything without the fear of getting trolled.
Save time & effort
Our buddies have experience and knowledge on most topics you need help with. Save your time researching for hours for something that can be solved in a 30-minute call.
Anonymity and openness
You might be uncomfortable talking to your office colleagues about everything later. Our buddies honor your anonymity and allow you to discuss anything related to Expat life without hesitation.
Made for trust
We're excited to create a welcoming platform based on mutual trust and respect 🤝! All of our buddies are personally vetted and come from wonderful backgrounds in the Expat community. We believe that all the conversations here will be friendly and kind. Of course, just in case things don’t go as smoothly as we hope—or if you simply enjoy reading the fine print—we have our terms and conditions available. But fingers crossed, we won’t need to refer to them! Let’s keep the good vibes flowing! 😊