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“Shortening of 30% ruling for expats postponed for 2 years”
Good news for many expats that felt cheated by the Dutch government since their 30% tax ruling was about to be shortened from 8 to 5 years on the 1st of January 2019: it looks...
The city of Rotterdam is about to set up a brand new health insurance...
Living in the city of Rotterdam or know somebody who does? As of January 1st 2019, Rotterdam's residents will be looking at a new health insurance policy which offers a deductible (eigen risico) of...
EDUCATION
In need of a puppy cuddle to relieve stress? That’s what UvA are doing!
It seems that the Netherlands has now caught on with 'doggo days', as the University in Amsterdam (UvA) is now running cuddle sessions for students.
During exam week, the university library will have a room that...
From Easter breakfast to Christmas dinner: a newcomer’s guide to the culture of celebrating...
An expat guide to the culture of celebrating in Dutch primary schools might be something you never knew you needed. But the truth is that the Netherlands has plenty of "traditions" that you need...
AMSTERDAM
So you’re in Amsterdam for a city break and - instead of buying another pair of weed print socks - you'd like to get yourself a more sophisticated souvenir, such as an English translation of Herman Koch’s 'The Dinner'. Or perhaps you’ve been living in the city for one year already, but your Dutch is limited to hoi, lekker and...
LEIDEN
Planning a visit to Leiden? Love learning about history and culture? Then you should definitely check out the Museum Volkenkunde, located right next to Leiden's central train station!
Ready to leap to different continents around the globe, reaching 8 cultural regions in a matter of hours? This museum experience isn't just an education - this is a walk-through story touching on...
ROTTERDAM
It's literally one of the iconic postcard images of Rotterdam. Hotel New York is that lovely turn-of-the-century hotel with Rotterdam's modern highrise buildings behind it and one of those rare old beautiful buildings in Rotterdam. Ever since I was a little Rotterdam boy I always wondered what was behind the beautiful facade, in case you are wondering too - take...
AMERSFOORT
Walking through Amersfoort: 4 epic routes
When we were walking through Amersfoort last month, you boys and girls absolutely loved it and watched our video about this lovely Dutch town over and over! So it makes sense that now you're planning to do a few of those things to do in Amersfoort and visit the 'Keistad'. But how to handle that...
THE HAGUE
There is something magical about brunch food. I don't know what it is exactly, maybe it's the boozing at an inappropriate time of the day or the fact that a lot of it involves unreasonable amounts of eggs, bacon and chocolate. But I'm sure you can imagine I was all giddied up when I went to Ted's Place in The...
SCHEVENINGEN
Oh yes, it's winter time. It's cold -in fact very cold- and gloomy. If you find yourself wishing that spring will come soon so that we can leave these cold and damp days behind, first of all, don't panic. We have the perfect solution for your winter blues: go outside! Feel the fresh air, enjoy the beaches and spectacular...
UTRECHT
Le Guess Who? festival is happening this weekend (8-11th November) in Utrecht and there is every reason to get involved in one of the most diverse, inspiring and experimental festivals to witness not only in the Netherlands, but worldwide.
While in the past, the festival included some well-known figures, this year is particularly niche. There is even a strong likelihood...
DAYTRIPS
Are you a bit low on cash after the Halloween festivities and looking for free things to do in November? Here are 5 events across the Netherlands that will help you save up some money for Christmas (because nothing says winter holidays like consumerism).
#1 Leiden Film Festival
When: November 2 - November 11
Where: Leiden
Leiden International Film Festival, AKA LIFF, is coming...
