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Oranje at the World Cup 2026: cynicism, messy friendlies, and the usual Dutch chaos

The Dutch team is heading to North America for the World Cup, and if you're looking for signs that everything is clicking perfectly, you might want to look away now. This...
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Toeslagen? Everything you should know about government allowances in the Netherlands 2026

Whether you're struggling with rent, health insurance, or raising kids, Dutch government allowances (toeslagen) can help out. If you’re eligible for a toeslag, the...
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Toeslagen? Everything you should know about government allowances in the Netherlands 2026

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Whether you're struggling with rent, health insurance, or raising kids, Dutch government allowances (toeslagen) can help out. If you’re eligible for a toeslag, the Dutch government will give you a monthly financial contribution for the...
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11 things you should NOT do in the Netherlands

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When moving to the Netherlands, there are a bunch of things you should most definitely do — like eat a stroopwafel, see a windmill, or ride a bike. However, there are also quite a...
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11 untranslatable Dutch words (yes, gezellig is there)

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Normally we would try and teach you some decent Dutch words. However, some Dutch words are just not meant to be translated, making it harder for non-Dutch speakers to get a sense of all...
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We had a look inside Amsterdam’s most social English language school: here’s what we loved about it

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Located in Amsterdam Oost, MixTree Languages has been steadily growing its community for more than a decade. It began in 2015, when one of MixTree founders Susanna, an expat herself, started running themed meetups for...
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Why does it rain so much in the Netherlands?

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If you've ever visited, lived (or still live) in the Netherlands, then you know that the weather can be a bit hit-and-miss. Whether it's rainy, windy, stormy, freezing, snowing, too hot, or rainy again,...
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Toeslagen? Everything you should know about government allowances in the Netherlands 2026

Whether you're struggling with rent, health insurance, or raising kids, Dutch government allowances (toeslagen) can help out. If you’re eligible for a toeslag, the...
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11 things you should NOT do in the Netherlands

When moving to the Netherlands, there are a bunch of things you should most definitely do — like eat a stroopwafel, see a...
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11 untranslatable Dutch words (yes, gezellig is there)

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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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Planning a weekend in Eindhoven? Here’s where to stay, eat and explore

Often, Amsterdam gets all the attention from visitors to the Netherlands. But Eindhoven, AKA the City...
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The top 3 best coffeeshops in Almere

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Smoking weed in Amsterdam: ultimate guide [Updated 2026]

If you're heading to the Netherlands, chances are you want to smoke weed in Amsterdam — right?  This guide was written and regularly updated by the DutchReview editorial team, based in...
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Can I smoke weed in an Amsterdam bar? Yes — here’s where

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Amsterdam North: The ultimate guide to things to do, eat, and see

Amsterdam North (Noord) is a creative waterfront neighbourhood just across the IJ River from Amsterdam's city...
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Is smoking weed in Amsterdam legal in 2026? (+ 7 best coffeeshops!)

You’ve arrived in Amsterdam, you’re ready to hit the coffeeshops, but wait: Is smoking weed in...
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