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Sinterklaas is bringing bright sunshine to the Netherlands this weekend (but dress warmly!)

This Saturday, Sinterklaas will arrive in the North Brabant town of Grave and enjoy almost cloudless skies, with bright sunshine forecast across the entire country. If you're sick of the drizzly,...
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Listen, there's a lot to be mispronounced when you first arrive in the Netherlands. You'll order yourself a "str-oooohp-wafel", you'll say "dank-ooh-well," and...
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11 must-have closet items to survive the Dutch weather

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Whether you are a Netherlands newbie or a seasoned Dutch veteran, there’s one thing that keeps everyone on their toes: the weather.  Best known for its wind and rain, the Netherlands often experiences all four...
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How to register with a doctor in the Netherlands

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Registering with a doctor in the Netherlands can be quite a confusing process compared to how it works in your home country. Is the practice accepting patients? Do you have all the required documents?...
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Just moved to the Netherlands? Here’s when you should set up your Dutch phone number

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Moving to the Netherlands means you need a BSN to open a bank account, an address to get a BSN, and somewhere in between, your landlord, your new employer, and every app you download...
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Why do we, as Dutchies, often assume that our way is the best and that any other way is ultimately worse? For example, take the ultra-Dutch phenomenon roepnaam. Not every international in the Netherlands...
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Like with most things, the Dutch have adopted a direct, no-nonsense approach to sex education in the Netherlands. Of course, that's very different from sex education in America. The Dutch are generally open and liberal...
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Whether you are a Netherlands newbie or a seasoned Dutch veteran, there’s one thing that keeps everyone on their toes: the weather.  Best known...
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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2026 guide

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