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The cost of living in the Netherlands in 2018: What should I expect?
Cost of living in the Netherlands: How much does it cost to live in the Netherlands?
Were you wondering how much the cost of living in the Netherlands is? That's always one of the most...
“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...
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
Wanted to take your selfie with the IAMSTERDAM letters? Not gonna happen, they're gone!
It was coming for a while, but nevertheless, tourists will be heartbroken that they can't shoot that insta-pic anymore.
The city of Amsterdam just removed the IAMSTERDAM sign this early morning. And like loads of other things in society; Amsterdammers and Dutchies are heavily debating this policy...
LEIDEN
Nothing screams Christmas holidays like the Winter Wonder Weeks in Leiden. Get ready for weeks and weeks of joy and festivities!
The Winter Wonder Weeks in Leiden combine Holland's best holiday events. Every year, Leiden transforms into a magical Christmas town with a ton of festive decorations to help get you into the holiday spirit. The entire town is beautifully...
ROTTERDAM
New homes are coming to Rotterdam
Rotterdam is set to have more homes soon. As already used in both Amsterdam and Leiden, Rotterdam will have between 1500 and 3000 ready-to-use temporary housing. This is intended to relieve the housing market, which is currently in a bit of a crisis.
How much will they cost?
Let's just say that it's MUCH cheaper than...
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
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
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
Beautiful towns in the Netherlands
After our hugely popular first edition of beautiful towns in the Netherlands (check it here if you missed it!), it would be rude not to do a part 2. Then again, I think even if I did 10 of these articles, we wouldn't cover them all. 😉 So here are 7 more absolute beauties that...
