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How to fake your way into speaking Dutch (in 5 steps)

For most Dutch learners, speaking Dutch in the Netherlands — especially in the Randstad area of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague and Utrecht — can be a rather difficult endeavour. If your...

Mirko Cvetković - July 7, 2026

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Trump’s America is losing top scientists, and the Netherlands just picked up 29 of them

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 7, 2026

Another Dutch heatwave is coming (and this one could break a record)

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 7, 2026

Flying through Schiphol this summer? Brace yourself for longer passport queues

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 6, 2026

Southbound Rotterdam trains still cancelled, now until at least Tuesday

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 5, 2026

Here’s how ING is making banking accessible for Ukrainians in the Netherlands

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 7, 2026

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Banking

Opening a business account in the Netherlands: Why traditional banks might not cut it

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 7, 2026

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Banking

From iDEAL to Wero: what the new European payment system means for your Dutch business

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 6, 2026

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Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know in 2026

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there are boats. And where there are...

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Always an expat, never a local: an international’s attempt to integrate into Dutch life

I'm a South African living in Amsterdam. Here's why I'm still waiting to feel like a Dutch local. When I first moved here, I...

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Why are the Dutch so good at speaking English?

Do you speak English? Yes, we do! The latest EF English Proficiency Index ranked the Netherlands first among 123 non-English-speaking countries in English...

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Dutch savings accounts: Best interest rates in the Netherlands in July 2026

The Dutch integration (inburgering) exam: the ultimate 2026 guide

The best banks in the Netherlands for internationals in 2026

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

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How to fake your way into speaking Dutch (in 5 steps)

For most Dutch learners, speaking Dutch in the Netherlands — especially in the Randstad area of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague and Utrecht —...

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Opening a business account in the Netherlands: Why traditional banks might not cut it

Starting your own company in the Netherlands can be exciting, but setting up a traditional business bank account? That's where the long-standing Dutch...

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Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know in 2026

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there are boats. And where there are...

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How to fake your way into speaking Dutch (in 5 steps)

Mirko Cvetković - July 7, 2026

For most Dutch learners, speaking Dutch in the Netherlands — especially in the Randstad area of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague and Utrecht — can be a rather difficult endeavour. If your Dutch isn’t perfect, chances...

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Here’s how ING is making banking accessible for Ukrainians in the Netherlands

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 7, 2026

If you've recently arrived from Ukraine, navigating a new banking system on top of everything else is a lot. The good news is that ING offers a straightforward sign-up process for Ukrainians, with some flexibility...

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Opening a business account in the Netherlands: Why traditional banks might not cut it

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 7, 2026

Starting your own company in the Netherlands can be exciting, but setting up a traditional business bank account? That's where the long-standing Dutch love affair with bureaucracy really kicks in. 🙃 Whether you're a freelancer...

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Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know in 2026

Vlad Moca-Grama - July 7, 2026

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there are boats. And where there are boats, someone's wondering how you can rent them... that must be...

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Flying solo: a parent’s tips for travelling alone from the Netherlands with kids

Magdalena Laas - July 7, 2026

If you're a parent, the unbridled travel days of stuffing a carry-on with the essentials and grabbing your passport are gone. Travelling with the little critters requires a lot more planning, especially if you are...

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How to fake your way into speaking Dutch (in 5 steps)

For most Dutch learners, speaking Dutch in the Netherlands — especially in the Randstad area of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, the Hague and Utrecht —...

Read

Opening a business account in the Netherlands: Why traditional banks might not cut it

Starting your own company in the Netherlands can be exciting, but setting up a traditional business bank account? That's where the long-standing Dutch...

Read

Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know in 2026

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there are boats. And where there are...

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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2026 guide

Moving to the Netherlands offers several challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself, and you've beaten them all! But now, there's...

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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...

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Unlimited data SIM cards in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

With an unlimited data SIM card in the Netherlands, you can surf, scroll, and stream without worrying about running out of data. Perfect...

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Exploring the Netherlands

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8 things you need for travelling around the Netherlands

A well-connected public transportation system, the locals’ ability to speak excellent English, and the Netherlands’ modest...

Jana Vondráčková 🇨🇿 - July 3, 2026

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Cities

The museum town of the Netherlands: 13 great museums to visit in Leiden

Tired of the museums in Amsterdam and have devoured all that the museums in the other...

Kavana Desai - June 30, 2026

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Cities

Hiking in The Hague: 11 nature spots for the outdoor adventurer

Loving the busy city that is The Hague, but still craving a wander in the great outdoors every now and then? Well, you’re in luck! There is a wide range...

Chloe Lovatt 🇬🇧 - June 29, 2026