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Pop December 14 and December 15 into your calendars and prepare for a night of meteor showers across the Netherlands! If the skies are clear enough, you could see between 50...

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Who is Geert Wilders? 7 questions about the controversial Dutch election winner

The news of Geert Wilders’s victory in the recent Dutch elections has been making headlines worldwide.  To many people’s surprise, the controversial politician’s party,...

Why don’t the Dutch like to use curtains?

Dutch culture is notoriously open-minded. Controversial topics such as abortion, drug use, euthanasia, homosexuality and prostitution are viewed as fundamental, autonomous human rights....

The secret Dutch side of Santa Claus

Sinterklaas has left the Netherlands on his steamboat and is probably recuperating by his pool in Spain. But don't worry, another bearded, red-clad...

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Why don’t the Dutch like to use curtains?

Dutch culture is notoriously open-minded. Controversial topics such as abortion, drug use, euthanasia, homosexuality and prostitution are viewed as fundamental, autonomous human rights. Sex workers sitting in public view in the windows of the...

Utilities in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to gas, electricity, and water

Before you can enjoy your charming new Dutch home, there’s one essential task to tackle: setting up your utilities in the Netherlands.  Having a smooth flow of heat, electricity and water in your house is...

Dutch savings accounts: banks with the best interest rates

Searching for the perfect Dutch savings account can feel like navigating a maze, but the perfect account has the potential to pump your bank balance to the max. With housing interest rates up, Dutch...

Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: the ultimate 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...

Owning a second-hand hybrid or electric vehicle in the Netherlands: everything you need to know

Owning a second-hand hybrid or electric vehicle in the Netherlands can seem like a daunting task.  Why? Well, you first need to figure out where to start looking before you buy one.  Then, once you own...

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Why don’t the Dutch like to use curtains?

Dutch culture is notoriously open-minded. Controversial topics such as abortion, drug use, euthanasia, homosexuality and prostitution are viewed as fundamental, autonomous human rights....

Utilities in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to gas, electricity, and water

Before you can enjoy your charming new Dutch home, there’s one essential task to tackle: setting up your utilities in the Netherlands.  Having a...

Dutch savings accounts: banks with the best interest rates

Searching for the perfect Dutch savings account can feel like navigating a maze, but the perfect account has the potential to pump your...

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5 things we wish we knew about utilities in the Netherlands

You’ve braved the Dutch housing market, and secured your dream home, and now it’s finally time to settle in and relax. But what...

Utilities in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to gas, electricity, and water

Before you can enjoy your charming new Dutch home, there’s one essential task to tackle: setting up your utilities in the Netherlands.  Having a...

14 dang smart ways to save on energy costs in the Netherlands [UPDATED 2023]

Struggling with a hefty energy bill? No problem! Here are 10 easy steps you can take to cut down those costs.

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From the lowlands to Leuven: take a trip to the fantastic Flemish city

With its rich history, lively culture, and captivating architecture, the Belgian town of Leuven offers a perfect...

7 things you didn’t know about The Hague

Ah, The Hague. The international city of peace and justice, the home of many international institutions,...

This Dutch city was key to the origins of Thanksgiving

You may very well know by now how the Dutch like to spend their Christmas and Sinterklaas holidays — especially with all this press about Zwarte Piet going around — but...

The pilgrims in Leiden: Where were the pilgrims before they sailed to America?

The pilgrims in Leiden were a religious group that escaped from England and came to live...

Where to live in The Hague? Guide to the neighbourhoods of The Hague

The international city of peace and justice is one of those rare Dutch cities in Randstad...

Renting a car in the Netherlands: driving in Amsterdam and beyond

Amsterdam might be a city of cyclists, but that doesn’t mean you should shy away from...

11 things to know before taking a taxi in Amsterdam

Unless you know the ropes, taking a taxi in the Netherlands can be a confusing and...