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9 tourist traps in the Netherlands (and the best alternatives)

We've no doubt all heard about tourist traps in the Netherlands and Amsterdam, and many of us have probably even been to them. What begins as a way for a...
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9 tourist traps in the Netherlands (and the best alternatives)

We've no doubt all heard about tourist traps in the Netherlands and Amsterdam, and many of us have probably even been to them....
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9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

Spotted some gorgeous, tall, blonde Dutch eye candy from across the bar? Ooh la la, time to attack! Erm, we mean to flirt...
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5 unspoken rules in the Netherlands

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9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

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5 reasons why ING should be your bank of choice in the Netherlands

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After a korting? The ultimate guide to cheap shops in the Netherlands

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9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

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Spotted some gorgeous, tall, blonde Dutch eye candy from across the bar? Ooh la la, time to attack! Erm, we mean to flirt with them, of course. But wait, how’s your Dutch? Now, you may...
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5 reasons why ING should be your bank of choice in the Netherlands

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As an international living in a foreign country, finding a bank you can trust and rely on is crucial for easily navigating everyday life. Whether it’s buying your first piece of furniture from IKEA, applying...
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After a korting? The ultimate guide to cheap shops in the Netherlands

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Looking for the equivalent of a dollar store, a euro shop, or a pound shop in the Netherlands? Here's what we know about shopping cheaply in the land of kortingen (discounts). The longer you live here...
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Open a Dutch bank account without a BSN at these banks

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So, you need to open a Dutch bank account without a BSN? You'll be happy to hear that that's geen probleem — but only at some banks.  Upon arrival in the Netherlands, you'll quickly find...
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7 things I’ve learned since becoming an expat in the Netherlands

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Moving and living in a new country isn't without its challenges, but perhaps the hardest challenge is leaving behind the life you created for yourself back "home." Becoming an expat in the Netherlands is...
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9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

Spotted some gorgeous, tall, blonde Dutch eye candy from across the bar? Ooh la la, time to attack! Erm, we mean to flirt...
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5 reasons why ING should be your bank of choice in the Netherlands

As an international living in a foreign country, finding a bank you can trust and rely on is crucial for easily navigating everyday...
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After a korting? The ultimate guide to cheap shops in the Netherlands

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Enjoy this photo report of beautiful Leiden in the rain

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Every street in this Dutch neighbourhood is named after Lord of the Rings

The small, unassuming town of Geldrop in Eindhoven has every street named after J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. It's the moment all fans of the epic trilogy have been...
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