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FINANCIAL
Life, taxes and laws in the Netherlands for 2019: What’s changed?
Changes to Dutch law in 2019
Many new laws took affect on January 1st and you may have noticed that a few things have gone up in price since (yes, that includes those train tickets).
Here's...
Opening up an online bank account in the Netherlands: The guide to N26
Opening up a bank account in the Netherlands? Finding a good bank can be a struggle...
Looking at opening up a bank account in the Netherlands? For the international community (or for a well-travelled Dutchman),...
EDUCATION
Starting life as a student in the Netherlands: 7 things you need (to know)
Things you need and things to know when starting life as a student in the Netherlands
Want to study in the Netherlands? Are you wondering what the hell to do next? We're here to help!...
PLNT Leiden – the spot for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (and DutchReviews’ homebase!)
As you might have heard, DutchReview has a new office and it's located at PLNT Leiden! This is one of our highlights of the year, and since it's always a good idea to share...
AMSTERDAM
"An age limit should be introduced for visitors to the Red Light District"
- Ombudsman Arre Zuurmond
The ombudsman for the municipality of Amsterdam, Arre Zuurmond made his stance on the Red Light District clear. After living for four months in the steamy, up-tempo district he saw that residential complaints were justified but too often went unheard.
Red Light District in Amsterdam - Unsuitable...
LEIDEN
Ever since I was a little boy and watched those American movies I wanted to visit one of those quintessential American diner's. I don't know if it was Back 2 the Future, Pulp Fiction or Disneyland that got to me: I wanted that jukebox, the magic milkshake, the all-American hamburger and that Chuck Berry blasting through the establishment.
It's pretty...
ROTTERDAM
If there's one area in Rotterdam where I can't get enough from it's the Kop van Zuid. Besides tons of amazing architecture, the presence of a few of Rotterdam defining buildings and some insane photo-opportunities this part of town also slowly but steadily turned into a hotspot for foodies.
Perhaps one could complain that the whole area lacks a bit...
TILBURG
De Pont, TextielMuseum and Natuurmuseum Brabant: Add to your to-do list!
We've spoken a lot here at DutchReview about what events and attractions you should visit in Tilburg. However, the museums in Tilburg need a special mention. If you haven't done so already, you should consider a trip to Tilburg for the museums alone as they are amazing.
We're specifically talking...
THE HAGUE
Yet more innovative projects are coming out of the Netherlands (surprise, surprise). This time UNStudio, an architectural practice has created a brand new urban vision for the City of the Future in the Hague. This is a Central Innovation District (CID) test site. It is a 1 square km area in the center of the city and well, it's...
SCHEVENINGEN
Celebrating New Year's Eve in Scheveningen: your guide to sizzling hot celebrations and cold-as-ice events in our favorite beachtown.
When it comes to celebrating the arrival of a new year each country has its own traditions. And a good bunch of the 'Oud & Nieuw' traditions are happening in the beautiful beach town in Scheveningen. It's a song of fire and ice over...
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
De Rijp, The Dutch Village that may well be the birthplace of Holland.
The provinces of North/Noord Holland and South/Zuid Holland would not exist today if it were not for the village De Rijp.
History of De Rijp:
Before 1600 AD, De Rijp was a hamlet on an island, 't Schermereylandt, surrounded by numerous lakes, rivers, marshland, including seawater. It became a...
