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Finding our Comfort Zone at Panorama Mesdag

Noah BloemMay 18, 2017

Feyenoord kampioen! 4 reasons Feyenoord won the Dutch league

Charlie FayeMay 16, 2017

5 urban beaches in Amsterdam that give you that holiday feeling

Alexandra HuetterMay 16, 2017

Supporters Flood the Street of Rotterdam After Feyenoord Wins the Eredivisie

AbuzerMay 15, 2017

You’re Getting Married in Netherlands

Sarah DaggettMay 15, 2017

News

YES! Great weather in the Netherlands all week long!

AbuzerMay 22, 2017

Sea Eagles in the Netherlands: soaring back in the country

Bobby SalomonsMay 19, 2017

Dutch King Willem Alexander flies into the Daily Show

AbuzerMay 19, 2017

King Willem Alexander’s secret flying career

AbuzerMay 18, 2017

Amsterdam police looks to allow religious symbols

Noah BloemMay 18, 2017

Going Dutch with your Museums Pass

AmalieMay 11, 2017

Reviews

DutchReview Getaway: A Night at the Pier in Scheveningen

AbuzerMay 18, 2017

We often get asked 'hey DutchReview, where should I stay if I visit that little country of yours' or 'my parents are visiting and my mom doe... Read more

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5 urban beaches in Amsterdam that give you that holiday feeling

Alexandra HuetterMay 16, 2017

Summer is here. Finally. The days are longer and we spend as much time as possible outside soaking up those much longed for sunrays. Summer ... Read more

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Protected: Time for SCIENCE! Visiting NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam

Noah BloemMay 16, 2017

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: ... Read more

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Zombies?! Surviving the undead legion at the VR Arcade Amsterdam

Noah BloemMay 16, 2017

Let’s face it, everyone likes killing zombies, and Amsterdam’s VR Arcade is taking it to the next level. By this time, if you know anythi... Read more

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Giethoorn: The Chinese Venice of the Netherlands

James FieldMay 12, 2017

"That side of Giethoorn you don't get to see in all the ads" Are you the sophisticated, cosmopolitan tourist type, someone who likes to dip... Read more

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The DutchReview Crew Hits Up the A’DAM Lookout Tower

Noah BloemMay 7, 2017

Looking to get high in Amsterdam? Well we've found the perfect place for you: The A'DAM Lookout Tower. (Ok, so not that type of high, but it... Read more

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5 Tips 4 Bevrijdingsdag

Martijn Van VeenMay 2, 2017

On the 4th of May we commemorate all those have died in the war, which leads to plenty of discussion on who is worth commemorating, what... Read more

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A Day at the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam

Noah BloemMay 2, 2017

In the middle of east Amsterdam, right next to Oosterpark, stands the Tropenmuseum. At first glance, it is not so easy to define the museum,... Read more

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Featured

Finding our Comfort Zone at Panorama Mesdag

Noah BloemMay 18, 2017
Feyenoord kampioen! 4 reasons Feyenoord won the Dutch league

Charlie FayeMay 16, 2017
5 urban beaches in Amsterdam that give you that holiday feeling

Alexandra HuetterMay 16, 2017
Supporters Flood the Street of Rotterdam After Feyenoord Wins the Eredivisie

AbuzerMay 15, 2017
You’re Getting Married in Netherlands

Sarah DaggettMay 15, 2017
Giethoorn: The Chinese Venice of the Netherlands

James FieldMay 12, 2017

Dutchness

- 5 Reasons Swedes, and you, should support Ajax’ Europa League Final. (Or else!)
  
  Bobby SalomonsMay 22, 2017
- What is it that really makes the Dutch happy?
  
  Noah BloemMay 18, 2017
- Sharing economy of Amsterdam: Dutch capital makes it work
  
  Alexandra HuetterMay 16, 2017
- Have You Heard Of The Iceman Wim Hof?
  
  Lachlan CampbellMay 4, 2017
- You Might Be Dutch If You…
  
  Kenneth HullMay 2, 2017
- So, You Moved to Holland For Love! (Welcome! But…)
  
  Rebecca HoggMay 2, 2017
- Did you know there were mountains in the Netherlands?
  
  Alexandra HuetterApril 30, 2017
- 3 Things we don’t like about the King’s day festivities (Yes, I am talking aftermath)
  
  Alexandra HuetterApril 28, 2017
- Essential Phrases You Need For King’s Day
  
  AbuzerApril 20, 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

Amster-too-damn-expensive! Housing market in the Netherlands out of control?

AbuzerMay 9, 2017

Is the housing market in the Netherlands out of control and getting way too expensive? It's presented as news, but most of you reading this... Read more

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Room Viewing Etiquette: Tips For Not Alienating People In Person

Ross McQueenFebruary 13, 2017

This guide on room viewing in the Netherlands (and not sucking at it) is a follow-up to our previous article on responding to room ads in Am... Read more

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A short history of Dutch spatial planning

AbuzerJanuary 15, 2017

We can't all live on the historic canals of the old Dutch cities. Let's have a look at the short history of Dutch spatial planning and towns... Read more

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Moving

Migrating Happy: Good Times with the Dutch Government

Tiffany LeungMay 9, 2017

As any expat knows, the mandatory bureaucracy of legal migration means making repeated visits to a government office to register and prove y... Read more

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So, You Moved to Holland For Love! (Welcome! But…)

Rebecca HoggMay 2, 2017

5 things to know when you moved to Holland for love So, it’s happened. You’ve fallen in love with a Dutchie, and in this blissful cloud of ... Read more

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Five things you need to know before going to a dentist in the Netherlands

AbuzerApril 19, 2017

It's one of those things you don't really think about when you picked Amsterdam as your new hometown right? Visiting a dentist in the Nether... 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

The long and short of asparagus in the Netherlands

AmalieMay 21, 2017

Around the same time every year, the Dutch go mad over one tasty, spear-shaped, vegetable. If you haven't noticed them in supermarkets yet, ... Read more

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THE BUTCHER Social Club: A Versatile Venue for Any Time of Day

Noah BloemApril 26, 2017

On the north side of Amsterdam, overlooking the central station across the water, stands THE BUTCHER Social Club. It’s just next to the... Read more

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Pannenkoeken Mania: Dutch Pancakes Invade the World!

Annalisa GaleoneApril 24, 2017

How Dutch Pancakes are conquering the world (and warm hearts) Ever wondered how to conquer the world? Well, a good way is starting from peo... Read more

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Learn Dutch

Here are 7 (More) Words of Dutch (Sjonge jonge tof gast)

Noah BloemApril 24, 2017

Another 7 essential words of Dutch (leip gast!) So we’ve already introduced you to a couple Dutch words, but if you really want to speak Du... Read more

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Crash Course: How to Speak Dutch in 7 Words

AbuzerApril 8, 2017

DutchReview presents the movie: How to Speak Dutch in 7 Words So you might have seen all the short 'Dutch word of the da... Read more

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The Dutch school system for dummies – a guide from one parent to another

Nellie WernerMarch 3, 2017

For those of you out there who didn’t grow up in the Netherlands but find yourself raising a young family here, sending your children to a D... Read more

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Culture

Art, History, Sports and more

Finding our Comfort Zone at Panorama Mesdag

Noah BloemMay 18, 2017

My Red Light: A Safer Work Space for Sex Workers?

Ross McQueenMay 17, 2017

Feyenoord kampioen! 4 reasons Feyenoord won the Dutch league

Charlie FayeMay 16, 2017

Supporters Flood the Street of Rotterdam After Feyenoord Wins the Eredivisie

AbuzerMay 15, 2017

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The DutchReview Crew Hits Up the A’DAM Lookout Tower

Noah BloemMay 7, 2017

Looking to get high in Amsterdam? Well we've found the perfect place for you: The A'DAM Lookout Tower. (Ok, so not that type of high, but it's still mindblowing... Read more

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Feyenoord will be Champions, this is what’s happening in Rotterdam (It’s HUGE)

AbuzerMay 6, 2017

The city of Rotterdam and all the Feyenoord fans out there are heavily anticipating a huge celebration in the upcoming days. If the they beat their little cousi... Read more

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May the 5th: Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day) in the Netherlands

Frank KoolMay 5, 2017

Every year on May 5th, the Dutch celebrate the freedom that they live in. Named Bevrijdingsdag ('Liberation Day'), the date marks the end of the Nazi occup... Read more

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Netflix en Chillen. What’s on Dutch Netflix?

Maria SmithMay 4, 2017

Love it or loath it Netflix has taken over our lives and opened up a realm of TV we wouldn't necessarily have access to - you can find documentaries, TV shows, ... Read more

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Have You Heard Of The Iceman Wim Hof?

Lachlan CampbellMay 4, 2017

The Iceman Cometh No, we’re not talking about some abominable snowmen or an ice summoning superhero straight out of a comic book. We’re talking about 57-year-o... Read more

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You Might Be Dutch If You…

Kenneth HullMay 2, 2017

YOU MIGHT BE DUTCH IF YOU… Admit it, non-Dutchies, most of us have wanted to be Dutch, even a little bit, especially if we just have plain old (pick your ... Read more

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So, You Moved to Holland For Love! (Welcome! But…)

Rebecca HoggMay 2, 2017

5 things to know when you moved to Holland for love So, it’s happened. You’ve fallen in love with a Dutchie, and in this blissful cloud of happiness and gezell... Read more

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5 Tips 4 Bevrijdingsdag

Martijn Van VeenMay 2, 2017

On the 4th of May we commemorate all those have died in the war, which leads to plenty of discussion on who is worth commemorating, what war should be comme... Read more

1 Comment

A Day at the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam

Noah BloemMay 2, 2017

In the middle of east Amsterdam, right next to Oosterpark, stands the Tropenmuseum. At first glance, it is not so easy to define the museum, and there isn’t eve... Read more

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Ajax Fly the Dutch Tricolor in Europe

Charlie FayeMay 2, 2017

With the Rotterdam giants four points clear with two games remaining, it’s almost certain that Ajax will miss out on the title for the third season in a row. At... Read more

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