Expats may soon have to take an integration course when living in Amsterdam

If you're an expat living in Amsterdam, you could soon be asked to take Dutch language classes, history lessons, and volunteer time. That's right, the PvdA (Labour Party), Amsterdam's largest...

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How did tulips in the Netherlands become a thing?

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Getting internet in 2024: 7 questions about getting WiFi to your Dutch house

The internet makes the world go round — and naturally, you want excellent WiFi at your Dutch house. Whether you’re moving to the Netherlands or within it, setting up your internet is one of the first...

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Living in the Netherlands and tired of rainy bike rides and delayed trains? It might be time for you to buy a car. The only problem? There are too many choices. Between fancy Mercedes, compact...

Scalable Capital: why this investment app is the way to go for expats in the Netherlands 

As an expat in the Netherlands, I’m juggling many balls at once: I need to keep up with family back home, learn a new language, get enough sleep, watch my posture — oh, and...

Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2024 guide

Moving to the Netherlands offers a number of challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself — and you've beat them all! But now, there's one more challenge. How do you set up...

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Getting internet in 2024: 7 questions about getting WiFi to your Dutch house

The internet makes the world go round — and naturally, you want excellent WiFi at your Dutch house. Whether you’re moving to the Netherlands or...

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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2024 guide

Moving to the Netherlands offers a number of challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself — and you've beat them all!...

The best SIM-only plans in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Whether you’ve just stepped off the plane at Schiphol, or have been in the Netherlands for a while, you may be debating whether...

Unlimited data SIM cards in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Hoera, you’ve landed in the Netherlands, tried your first stroopwafel, and now you’re looking for the perfect unlimited data plan to power your...

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As the Dutch centre of modern architecture and big city vibes, there are lots of things to do in Rotterdam.  This vibrant city is home to Europe’s largest port, the only...

Hikes and walks in Rotterdam: 12 places for the perfect nature escape

A city known for its epic modern architecture, Rotterdam is the place to go when you...

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These derelict Rotterdam train tracks are being made over into a luscious green airpark!

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A day trip to Maastricht: what to see, do, and eat

Ahh, Maastricht. The metropolitan of Limburg. You’ll find plenty there! This beautiful city is the ultimate...