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Abigail Claire

Abbie, a writer from the UK, fell in love with the Netherlands when she was three years old. When she’s not spending her free time painting canals or playing the guitar, she’ll be off travelling somewhere (and probably getting lost).
Art

6 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...
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Culture

This Dutch city was key to the origins of Thanksgiving

You may very well know by now how the Dutch like to spend their Christmas and Sinterklaas holidays,...
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Health

The ultimate guide to gynaecology, birth control, and check-ups in the Netherlands

Have you recently moved to the Netherlands and are confused about how gynaecology, contraception, checkups and everything...
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Culture

13 unmissable World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands to visit

There are now 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands. That's right — this tiny country...
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Culture

How Amsterdam became a bicycle paradise (videos inside!)

The Dutch capital is one wheel-whizzing, bell-dinging whirlwind of bicycles. But did you know you are around...
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Cities

7 of the best free things to do in Leiden

Visiting Leiden? Wonderful idea! Is your bank account eating away at your overdraft? No problemo, we've got...
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Financial

The ultimate guide to applying for child benefits in the Netherlands

We've put together the ULTIMATE guide on child benefits in the Netherlands. If you'd like some support...
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Holidays

Sinterklaas arrives in the Netherlands: When will Sint be visiting your hometown?

It's that time of year again! Sinterklaas arrives soon, meaning Christmas is well and truly on its way...
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