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

Payment system iDEAL is being replaced by Wero, and Dutch businesses have until the end of 2027 to make the switch. The migration started in January 2026, with an earmarked date...

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 6, 2026

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

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Southbound Rotterdam trains still cancelled, now until at least Tuesday

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Dutch A1 motorway towards Amsterdam shuts down tonight for six weeks of roadworks

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Salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated noodles reaches the Netherlands

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

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International Travel

What can you actually take in your hand luggage? A guide for flying from Dutch airports

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 3, 2026

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Cities

8 things you need for travelling around the Netherlands

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Get cultured

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Eating herring in the Netherlands: all you need to know about the ‘Hollandse Nieuwe’

The large-scale herring fishing in the Netherlands started during the Golden Age. Since then, Dutch herring and the 'Hollandse Nieuwe' have become a...

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Tikkie etiquette: the do’s and don’ts of asking for money in the Netherlands

When you think of the Netherlands, what’s the first thing that springs to mind? Is it windmills, cheese, or tulips? Or maybe it's...

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How the fate of 17 Dutch sailors changed history

History is full of butterfly effects. The first voyage of the Dutch to China is no exception, thanks to the Portuguese. During the Eighty...

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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

Maximise your Dutch life

eSIMs in the Netherlands: The ultimate 2026 guide + the best options

eSIMs offer the best of both worlds: you get all the perks of a regular SIM card, plus the freedom of data roaming...

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9 top pieces to upgrade your home office in the Netherlands

Most people in the Netherlands have seen their workweeks change significantly over the past few years. How? We now spend a large amount...

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How to speak Dutch in seven words or fewer

Do you want to learn how to speak Dutch but can't wrap your head around the scratchy Gs and weird word order? Sometimes...

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

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 6, 2026

Payment system iDEAL is being replaced by Wero, and Dutch businesses have until the end of 2027 to make the switch. The migration started in January 2026, with an earmarked date of December 2027 to...

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eSIMs in the Netherlands: The ultimate 2026 guide + the best options

Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 - July 5, 2026

eSIMs offer the best of both worlds: you get all the perks of a regular SIM card, plus the freedom of data roaming — without breaking the bank! In this guide, we’ve tested the best...

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9 top pieces to upgrade your home office in the Netherlands

Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪 - July 5, 2026

Most people in the Netherlands have seen their workweeks change significantly over the past few years. How? We now spend a large amount of our time working from the good ol’ home office. Is it...

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How to speak Dutch in seven words or fewer

Henry Stokes - July 4, 2026

Do you want to learn how to speak Dutch but can't wrap your head around the scratchy Gs and weird word order? Sometimes keeping it short can make a world of difference when speaking...

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

DutchReview Crew - July 3, 2026

Dutch savings accounts have increased their interest rates in recent years, but to get the best interest rate for your savings, you need to know where to look. We regularly search and uncover the best...

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eSIMs in the Netherlands: The ultimate 2026 guide + the best options

eSIMs offer the best of both worlds: you get all the perks of a regular SIM card, plus the freedom of data roaming...

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9 top pieces to upgrade your home office in the Netherlands

Most people in the Netherlands have seen their workweeks change significantly over the past few years. How? We now spend a large amount...

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How to speak Dutch in seven words or fewer

Do you want to learn how to speak Dutch but can't wrap your head around the scratchy Gs and weird word order? Sometimes...

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Talk, text, and surf

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

Amsterdam, the Randstad, and more

Cities

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