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Autumn in the Netherlands – You can’t get enough of it!

AbuzerOctober 22, 2017

Dutchies: Establishing Dominance by Riding a Bike

Frank KoolOctober 21, 2017

The Historical Museum of The Hague: discover the fascinating history of The Hague

Kees van DoorenOctober 18, 2017

The Heist in Rotterdam – Your very own Ocean’s Eleven

AbuzerOctober 17, 2017

5 things for the perfect autumn day in Scheveningen

AbuzerOctober 14, 2017

News

New Dutch tax system: are the rich getting richer?

Aurora SignorazziOctober 20, 2017

Wake of Anne Faber’s Murder: 400,000 Sign Petition for Inquiry into Justice System.

Bobby SalomonsOctober 18, 2017

Institution of Anne Faber’s Murder has Another Incident

Bobby SalomonsOctober 16, 2017

Anne Faber has been found in Zeewolde

AbuzerOctober 12, 2017

Dutch Solar Racing Teams Burn Competition – Double Win Anticipated

Bobby SalomonsOctober 12, 2017

Police: ‘Remains of Anne Faber probably hidden near Zeewolde’

AbuzerOctober 12, 2017

Reviews

Autumn in the Netherlands – You can’t get enough of it!

AbuzerOctober 22, 2017

Autumn in the Netherlands might just be the best season for pics It's hard to actually call a season in the Netherlands the best one. Maybe... Read more

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Off the beaten path: exploring Dutch islands – TEXEL

Emma BrownOctober 22, 2017

Looking for somewhere to visit next? *Warning: lots of my pictures to follow. If you are looking for something a little furthe... Read more

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Panenka: not your average sportsbar in Rotterdam

AbuzerOctober 18, 2017

Looking for classy dinner, drinks and sports? Panenka is a sportsbar in Rotterdam that ticks all those three boxes. Whenever you're a... Read more

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The Historical Museum of The Hague: discover the fascinating history of The Hague

Kees van DoorenOctober 18, 2017

Why the Historical Museum of The Hague should be on your The-Hague-bucketlist One of the things the Dutch are well known for, besides our l... Read more

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The Heist in Rotterdam – Your very own Ocean’s Eleven

AbuzerOctober 17, 2017

We went to Exitgame Rotterdam and played the Heist - and robbed them blind! Here's a little bit of a confession, I never did do one of... Read more

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Amsterdam Dance Event – Citywide Drugs Safety Campaign

Bobby SalomonsOctober 17, 2017

There's all sorts of things you can do in Amsterdam, drugs is one of them. But you can also go out for dinner – on drugs, catch a movie – on... Read more

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5 things for the perfect autumn day in Scheveningen

AbuzerOctober 14, 2017

There's an Indian Summer coming up and this is, of course, the perfect moment to hit the beach for the last time (yes, 20 degrees is enough ... Read more

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The Leiden International Film Festival is here! Here’s four things you should watch

Kees van DoorenOctober 12, 2017

Why you don't want to miss out on the Leiden International Film Festival You may have noticed while looking or being outside but Dutc... Read more

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Featured

Autumn in the Netherlands – You can’t get enough of it!

AbuzerOctober 22, 2017
Dutchies: Establishing Dominance by Riding a Bike

Frank KoolOctober 21, 2017
The Historical Museum of The Hague: discover the fascinating history of The Hague

Kees van DoorenOctober 18, 2017
The Heist in Rotterdam – Your very own Ocean’s Eleven

AbuzerOctober 17, 2017
5 things for the perfect autumn day in Scheveningen

AbuzerOctober 14, 2017
Anne Faber has been found in Zeewolde

AbuzerOctober 12, 2017

Dutchness

- Dutchies: Establishing Dominance by Riding a Bike
  
  Frank KoolOctober 21, 2017
- Top 5 Ways Dutch and US Healthcare Are Different
  
  Suzanne VineOctober 19, 2017
- British expat vs Dutch birthday party
  
  Emma BrownSeptember 30, 2017
- 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

Work

All about work in NL

Tired of working alone? Check out these co-working spaces in Amsterdam

Alexandra HuetterOctober 18, 2017

Co-working spaces in Amsterdam: why you need them, want to be there and which ones are the best If you are a freelancer you know what I’m... Read more

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5 steps to stay sane when looking for a job in the Netherlands

Madalina BuzduganOctober 17, 2017

Looking for a job in the Netherlands? Here's how not to go nuts Looking for a job is tough no matter what. It’s a heartbreaking, soul-sucki... Read more

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Working in the Netherlands? 4 Things to know and prepare for a culture shock!

Ionela BărbuțăOctober 12, 2017

In 2011 I jumped on a roller coaster called "working in the Netherlands", and now, almost 7 years later, I’m still in it. Let me tell you my... 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 neighborho... 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 neighborho... 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

New Dutch tax system: are the rich getting richer?

Aurora SignorazziOctober 20, 2017

The new government is in place only since a few days, but many decisions are already being taken. Among these, there is an agreement on the ... Read more

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Insurances in the Netherlands: The Dutch obsession with insuring themselves

Anna ChowSeptember 28, 2017

The Dutch and Insurances: Insuring yourself in the Netherlands You might not realize it, but the Dutch are absolutely obsessed with insu... Read more

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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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Food

Did you know that Gin is a Dutch thing? (and boozy recipes to make it fun)

AbuzerOctober 13, 2017

Who would have thought that Gin is a Dutch thing? For a few years now Gin Tonics have been the upcoming drink of choice for many of us on F... Read more

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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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Learn Dutch

Mestreechs Immersion: But what exactly is Mestreechs?

Tiffany LeungSeptember 19, 2017

Dialect? Regional Language? Does it matter? As I wrapped up my yet another session of immersive Dutch courses recently, I was feeling prett... Read more

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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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Culture

Art, History, Sports and more

Panenka: not your average sportsbar in Rotterdam

AbuzerOctober 18, 2017

Formula 1 in the Netherlands? When and will it happen?

Bobby SalomonsOctober 13, 2017

Did you know that Gin is a Dutch thing? (and boozy recipes to make it fun)

AbuzerOctober 13, 2017

The Leiden International Film Festival is here! Here’s four things you should watch

Kees van DoorenOctober 12, 2017

More DutchReview

What you might have missed...

Hooked on Instagram? Feast Your Eyes With the 10 Most Liked Photos on Our Account!

Ceren SpuymanOctober 11, 2017

The age of Social Media is here and most of the time we are all too busy playing with our phones. If this sounds all too familiar to you then congratulations! Y... Read more

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Leeuwarden like a pro – a guide to the capital of Fryslân

Aurora SignorazziOctober 9, 2017

Since I live in Groningen, I can't count how many stereotypes I heard about Friesland; apparently, there is some sort of rivalry between the two northern p... Read more

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Dutch late night show host Arjen Lubach blasts NRA (Nonsensical Rifle Addiction)

AbuzerOctober 8, 2017

Dutch late night show host Arjen Lubach blasts Nonsensical Rifle Addiction (NRA) in another hilarious/outrageous video You already know the work of the ... Read more

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A local’s Guide to Tilburg

Anne de GraafOctober 7, 2017

Ever been to Tilburg? Chances are you haven’t visited this city in Brabant yet. Most people know little about it, but did you know that it’s the 6th biggest cit... Read more

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Free this weekend? Go and visit Van Gogh’s birthplace in Zundert!

Jim GoyjerOctober 6, 2017

A trip to Van Gogh's birthplace in Noord-Brabant Like millions of art lovers around the globe, my wife and I are big fans of Vincent van Gogh. But very f... Read more

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Amsterdam Mayor Eberhard Van der Laan passes away – we will miss him

AbuzerOctober 6, 2017

Only 3 weeks ago Mayor Van der Laan took a step back as mayor with a powerful and emotional letter to all 'Amsterdammers' and now the sad news has arrived that ... Read more

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Euthanasia: Who gets to choose to die (and when) in The Netherlands?

Tiffany LeungOctober 2, 2017

The Netherlands legalized euthanasia for people with “unbearable suffering” in 2002, narrowly the first country to do so. Belgium was second, in the same year. ... Read more

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British expat vs Dutch birthday party

Emma BrownSeptember 30, 2017

Here is a story for you. For anyone who has experienced British culture, if there is one thing we do a lot of, it's drinking. Especially at any kind of social e... Read more

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Free houseparty in the bicycle tunnel of the Rijksmuseum!

AbuzerSeptember 28, 2017

A party will be organized in the bicycle tunnel of the Rijksmuseum by Audio Obscura on the 20th of October, just like last years ADE. Who will perform is still ... Read more

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Insurances in the Netherlands: The Dutch obsession with insuring themselves

Anna ChowSeptember 28, 2017

The Dutch and Insurances: Insuring yourself in the Netherlands You might not realize it, but the Dutch are absolutely obsessed with insurances. If you th... Read more

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