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11 money-saving hacks for life in the Netherlands

Life in the Netherlands is full of amazing experiences and opportunities, but it’s also expensive. From the cost of living to the price of daily essentials, it can sometimes feel like...

Lyna Meyrer 🇱🇺 - October 8, 2026

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Replacing your boiler after 2029? A hybrid heat pump will be mandatory

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Over 140,000 Ukrainians in the Netherlands are still waiting for an asylum decision

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The Dutch may soon introduce ankle monitors that check offenders’ sweat for alcohol

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Booking.com wants staff in the office twice a week (and this Dutch judge seems to agree)

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Pass the inburgering (integration) speaking exam easily with this simple method

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Finance

What’s the easiest way to start investing as a beginner?

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Banking

Can my Dutch employer pay my salary into a foreign bank account?

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8 awesome light festivals in the Netherlands: what’s lit, where, and when?

Which light festivals in the Netherlands are happening, and where and when? (let us enLIGHTEN you). More often than not, when it gets...

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The Dutch have finally got their head around this British sport (watch inside)!

So, it looks as if Dutchies finally understand British sports. Comical and true as heck when it comes to cricket, we dug up...

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This 1950s video introducing the world to the Netherlands is pure vintage wholesomeness

Ah, the glorious and almighty Netherlands! One of the great things about living in a country is seeing its rich history in everyday...

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The best banks in the Netherlands for internationals in 2026

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The Dutch integration (inburgering) exam: the ultimate 2026 guide

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11 money-saving hacks for life in the Netherlands

Life in the Netherlands is full of amazing experiences and opportunities, but it’s also expensive. From the cost of living to the price of...

Read

Pass the inburgering (integration) speaking exam easily with this simple method

Ah, the long-feared Dutch inburgering speaking exam: what a test! Many internationals have stepped nervously into DUO's exam halls, ready to speak their best...

Read

11 Dutch songs to learn the language (and culture!)

You could say that listening to Dutch music for the first time is like taking your first sip of wine. It’s a taste...

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11 money-saving hacks for life in the Netherlands

Lyna Meyrer 🇱🇺 - October 8, 2026

Life in the Netherlands is full of amazing experiences and opportunities, but it’s also expensive. From the cost of living to the price of daily essentials, it can sometimes feel like your money disappears faster...

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Pass the inburgering (integration) speaking exam easily with this simple method

Samantha Dixon 🇦🇺 - October 8, 2026

Ah, the long-feared Dutch inburgering speaking exam: what a test! Many internationals have stepped nervously into DUO's exam halls, ready to speak their best Dutch in an attempt to eventually get their inburgering diploma. The spreken...

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11 Dutch songs to learn the language (and culture!)

Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪 - October 8, 2026

You could say that listening to Dutch music for the first time is like taking your first sip of wine. It’s a taste that you initially cringe at, but as the years go by,...

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Getting STD tests in the Netherlands: a quick and easy guide

Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪 - October 8, 2026

So, you're looking to get an STD test while living in the Netherlands. Good for you! There are several different ways to get tested for STDs (or SOAs , as the Dutch say). Let's answer...

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What’s the easiest way to start investing as a beginner?

Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪 - October 7, 2026

You've heard your money should be "working for you," but every time you look into investing, you're hit with a wall of jargon and confusing graphs. Take a breath. Starting out here is far simpler...

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11 money-saving hacks for life in the Netherlands

Life in the Netherlands is full of amazing experiences and opportunities, but it’s also expensive. From the cost of living to the price of...

Read

Pass the inburgering (integration) speaking exam easily with this simple method

Ah, the long-feared Dutch inburgering speaking exam: what a test! Many internationals have stepped nervously into DUO's exam halls, ready to speak their best...

Read

11 Dutch songs to learn the language (and culture!)

You could say that listening to Dutch music for the first time is like taking your first sip of wine. It’s a taste...

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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 in 2026

Looking for a Dutch unlimited data SIM card? This guide covers the best providers, the costs involved, and what "unlimited" data actually entails. While...

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Exploring the Netherlands

Amsterdam, the Randstad, and more

Cities

19 best things to do in Utrecht in 2026

The Dom Tower, the Miffy museum, and the inner city's sunken canals — there are tons...

Vedika Luthra - October 7, 2026

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Amsterdam

Hiking in Amsterdam: top 7 places for wandelen near the city

Hiking and Amsterdam are two words that are not often paired — but that didn't stop...

Brin Andrews - October 7, 2026

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Amsterdam

Free-roaming bunnies, hundreds of books, and silence: welcome to The Quiet Rex

Somewhere in Amsterdam-Noord, a rabbit named Caesar is waiting for you to feed him some mint — oh, and he lives among hundreds of books and crafts. If your idea of...

Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪 - September 30, 2026