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It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere! 4 Alcoholic Drinks to Try in the Netherlands (after finishing that biertje)

Ceren SpuymanSeptember 25, 2017

The Perfect Daytrip: Four Things to do in Amersfoort

AbuzerSeptember 22, 2017

Dutch Infrastructure: Why We Should Be Thankful for It

Noah BloemSeptember 21, 2017

There’s still plenty to do in Scheveningen in the fall!

Kees van DoorenSeptember 20, 2017

Mestreechs Immersion: But what exactly is Mestreechs?

Tiffany LeungSeptember 19, 2017

News

Yes! Some sunshine is coming our way this weekend

AbuzerSeptember 22, 2017

New Breakthrough in Breast Cancer Treatment announced in Amsterdam

Lachlan CampbellSeptember 19, 2017

A farewell by Mayor Van Der Laan of Amsterdam

AbuzerSeptember 18, 2017

Woman still needs to pay fine for peeing in public in Amsterdam

AbuzerSeptember 18, 2017

The Caribbean needs help: here is what we can do!

Alec BowieSeptember 12, 2017

Storm’s coming on Wednesday (Can’t catch a break huh?)

AbuzerSeptember 12, 2017

Reviews

The Perfect Daytrip: Four Things to do in Amersfoort

AbuzerSeptember 22, 2017

Going to Amersfoort? Great! Here are 4 things to do in Amersfoort you don't want to miss out on when visiting this fair Dutch town ... Read more

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There’s still plenty to do in Scheveningen in the fall!

Kees van DoorenSeptember 20, 2017

So you're sitting in your rented home in Amsterdam wondering what to do with yourself. It's fall in the Netherlands which means going outsid... Read more

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I’m not kidding – Goat Yoga really is a thing!

Maria SmithSeptember 20, 2017

We are all into yoga now aren’t we? We take classes on a weekend and practice at home after stressful days behind a desk or the handlebars o... Read more

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The Zundert Flower Parade is a Unique Dahlia Day Delight

Jim GoyjerSeptember 19, 2017

The Zundert Flower Parade, the largest flower parade in the world produced entirely by volunteers. Pyongyang, North Korea has the planet’s ... Read more

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5 things to enjoy during autumn in Amsterdam

Alexandra HuetterSeptember 15, 2017

All right, summer is officially over. No more endless terrace sessions at your favourite bar and/or sunbathing in Vondelpark (during those 7... Read more

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Amsterdam Museums Review A+or F?

Alex FosterSeptember 11, 2017

Amsterdam Museums Review I have a 50-year relationship with Amsterdam. I first visited with my family in 1966. Later, after college, I li... Read more

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One-day trips in the North of the Netherlands: off the beaten paths!

Aurora SignorazziSeptember 11, 2017

Looking for suggestions for trips in the North of the Netherlands? We've got just the four suggestions for those excursions in 'Noord-Nederl... Read more

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To the barbershop! Getting barbered in Rotterdam

AbuzerSeptember 8, 2017

Let's face it, Dutch men aren't the most attentive men when it comes to their appearance or fashion trends. This is after all a windy cyclin... Read more

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Featured

It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere! 4 Alcoholic Drinks to Try in the Netherlands (after finishing that biertje)

Ceren SpuymanSeptember 25, 2017
The Perfect Daytrip: Four Things to do in Amersfoort

AbuzerSeptember 22, 2017
Dutch Infrastructure: Why We Should Be Thankful for It

Noah BloemSeptember 21, 2017
There’s still plenty to do in Scheveningen in the fall!

Kees van DoorenSeptember 20, 2017
Mestreechs Immersion: But what exactly is Mestreechs?

Tiffany LeungSeptember 19, 2017
Dutch Kids These Days… (are actually quite upright)

Frank KoolSeptember 16, 2017

Dutchness

- It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere! 4 Alcoholic Drinks to Try in the Netherlands (after finishing that biertje)
  
  Ceren SpuymanSeptember 25, 2017
- Dutch Infrastructure: Why We Should Be Thankful for It
  
  Noah BloemSeptember 21, 2017
- Mestreechs Immersion: But what exactly is Mestreechs?
  
  Tiffany LeungSeptember 19, 2017
- Walking in Amsterdam Tourist Safety Tips
  
  Kenneth HullSeptember 13, 2017
- What’s in Your Fridge?A Complete Guide to Dutchify Your Kitchen-Part 2
  
  Ceren SpuymanSeptember 4, 2017
- Sex workers in the Netherlands: My Red Light and being their own boss
  
  AbuzerAugust 24, 2017
- What’s in Your Fridge? A Complete Guide to Dutchify Your Kitchen-Part 1
  
  Ceren SpuymanAugust 15, 2017
- Things I wish Italians would learn from Dutchies (and vice versa!)
  
  Aurora SignorazziAugust 3, 2017
- Don’t come to the Netherlands – The Movie
  
  AbuzerAugust 2, 2017

Work

All about work in NL

Finding an English-Speaking Job in Amsterdam Needn’t be so Hard

AbuzerMarch 29, 2017

7 tips for finding an English-Speaking Job in Amsterdam The fact that your reading this article, shows you’re seriously considering a ... Read more

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Working in the Netherlands – Three things you need to know

Marianne ChagnonJanuary 16, 2017

The Netherlands, as a wealthy European country with happy people, seems like a great place to work at. Today at DutchReview, we look at what... Read more

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Graduating from a Dutch university…..now what?

Theresa BullockOctober 20, 2016

Graduating is a huge relief, but also absolutely terrifying. I’ve been through the university system in the Netherlands. For 4 years of that... Read more

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Housing

The Student Housing Nightmare: A tale of discrimination, fraud and protest

Emily HineSeptember 9, 2017

As the academic year begins once again, you might imagine that the start of the semester is a joyous time when new students spend their time... Read more

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

Paola Ivanova Op den KampSeptember 2, 2017

Where to live in The Hague? DutchReview does all the boring work for anyone who's about to move to The Hague but has no clue what the bad/ch... Read more

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Where to live in Utrecht? The neighborhoods of Utrecht

AbuzerAugust 21, 2017

Where to live in Utrecht? DutchReview sets out to find you the best neighborhoods of Utrecht (and yes, also some 'meh' but cheap neigh... Read more

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Moving

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

Paola Ivanova Op den KampSeptember 2, 2017

Where to live in The Hague? DutchReview does all the boring work for anyone who's about to move to The Hague but has no clue what the bad/ch... Read more

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Where to live in Utrecht? The neighborhoods of Utrecht

AbuzerAugust 21, 2017

Where to live in Utrecht? DutchReview sets out to find you the best neighborhoods of Utrecht (and yes, also some 'meh' but cheap neigh... Read more

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Ultimate guide to Schiphol: 10 Tips and Tricks for surviving Schiphol

Heather CourtAugust 1, 2017

Lines everywhere and corrupt taxi-drivers - you just might need this guide to Schiphol in order to survive at this national hub Gone are th... Read more

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Financial

Tax Return in the Netherlands. 5 Things you want to know this Tax Season.

AbuzerMarch 31, 2017

Yes, finally it's tax-season and time to do that tax return in the Netherlands! If you've received the well known blue envelop from the Dutc... Read more

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Start Dutch life strong with bunq

AbuzerFebruary 23, 2017

How using bunq will make your life in the Netherlands easier If you have recently come to the Netherlands, and are plan... Read more

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Basic Income in the Netherlands: Can we afford it?

Nellie WernerFebruary 22, 2017

An unconditional basic income for everyone. Can you imagine what that would be like? Everyone, from the age of 18 till the day they draw the... Read more

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Food

Classy and tasty Restaurants in Leiden

AbuzerSeptember 24, 2017

Ah Leiden, that little classic hub in between the big cities - not totally coincidentally our homebase. We already wrote about some relaxed ... Read more

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What’s in Your Fridge? A Complete Guide to Dutchify Your Kitchen-Part 1

Ceren SpuymanAugust 15, 2017

Living in the Netherlands also means living with the Dutch culture. For some people, it might come easy, but many of us struggle until we ga... Read more

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Where to eat in Amsterdam? 5 Creative & Delicious Hotspots

Amalie, Marianne Lalande, Alexandra Huetter, Ross McQueen and Lachlan CampbellAugust 9, 2017

So you want something original, different, tasty and in Amsterdam? Well, we did all the 'hard work' for ya and ate and drank like kings and ... Read more

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Learn Dutch

Going Global: Speaking Dutch (Flemish?) in Belgium

Ross McQueenSeptember 14, 2017

Broaden your horizons and speak Dutch outside the Netherlands! And is Flemish the same thing? So you thought Dutch was only useful in the... Read more

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Cyber Baby Steps to the Netherlands

Ola AbouSeptember 1, 2017

Having trouble leaving your precious couch and giving that poor little MacBook a break? Keep things the way they are and enjoy an ey... Read more

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DutchReview’s Vocabulary to the Workplaces of the Netherlands

Kees van DoorenAugust 21, 2017

Expats who come to work in the Netherlands are often faced with both a culture shock and a language barrier. The Dutch are famously blunt; e... Read more

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Culture

Art, History, Sports and more

It’s 5 o’clock Somewhere! 4 Alcoholic Drinks to Try in the Netherlands (after finishing that biertje)

Ceren SpuymanSeptember 25, 2017

3 reasons to visit the Night of Art & Science in Leiden

Gabrielle DaubySeptember 11, 2017

Amsterdam Museums Review A+or F?

Alex FosterSeptember 11, 2017

One-day trips in the North of the Netherlands: off the beaten paths!

Aurora SignorazziSeptember 11, 2017

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What’s in Your Fridge?A Complete Guide to Dutchify Your Kitchen-Part 2

Ceren SpuymanSeptember 4, 2017

Living in the Netherlands can be a tough deal. Especially if you come from a country where the sun shines most of the time. While there are still many things to... Read more

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

Paola Ivanova Op den KampSeptember 2, 2017

Where to live in The Hague? DutchReview does all the boring work for anyone who's about to move to The Hague but has no clue what the bad/cheap/posh/trendy or b... Read more

1 Comment

Cyber Baby Steps to the Netherlands

Ola AbouSeptember 1, 2017

Having trouble leaving your precious couch and giving that poor little MacBook a break? Keep things the way they are and enjoy an eye-opening browse int... Read more

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Day Trips from Amsterdam: What to see in Delft

Alex FosterAugust 29, 2017

Looking for a conveniently close, yet traditional and beautiful Dutch city when planning your day trips from Amsterdam? Visit the gorgeous and historical ... Read more

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Guide to Scheveningen Harbor: 7 things to do in the Harbor of Scheveningen

Kees van DoorenAugust 25, 2017

Scheveningen Harbor! Lovely vibes, festivals, plenty of fishing (and fish eating) and a somewhat hidden gem of the Netherlands! Let's have a look at 7 awesome t... Read more

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Sex workers in the Netherlands: My Red Light and being their own boss

AbuzerAugust 24, 2017

How sex workers in the Netherlands and Amsterdam are starting their own brothel. How's this coming along? We might try to persuade you that the best reasons fo... Read more

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3 things about the terror attack in Rotterdam (that never was)

AbuzerAugust 24, 2017

So about the terror attack in Rotterdam? It didn't happen and never was going to... Quite a scare in the Netherlands and a potential terror attack... Read more

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DutchReview’s Vocabulary to the Workplaces of the Netherlands

Kees van DoorenAugust 21, 2017

Expats who come to work in the Netherlands are often faced with both a culture shock and a language barrier. The Dutch are famously blunt; expect your work to b... Read more

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Where to live in Utrecht? The neighborhoods of Utrecht

AbuzerAugust 21, 2017

Where to live in Utrecht? DutchReview sets out to find you the best neighborhoods of Utrecht (and yes, also some 'meh' but cheap neighborhoods of Utrecht)... Read more

0 Comments

What’s in Your Fridge? A Complete Guide to Dutchify Your Kitchen-Part 1

Ceren SpuymanAugust 15, 2017

Living in the Netherlands also means living with the Dutch culture. For some people, it might come easy, but many of us struggle until we gain the confidence to... Read more

1 Comment