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Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know in 2026

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there...

12 best things to do in the Netherlands this summer 2026

Amsterdam hosts its first-ever WorldPride, Zandvoort says goodbye to Formula 1, and much more. Here's where to...

Tikkie etiquette: the do’s and don’ts of asking for money in the Netherlands

When you think of the Netherlands, what’s the first thing that springs to mind? Is it windmills,...

After one year in the Netherlands, this is what I’ve learned

I arrived on these shores just over a year ago, and the Dutch lifestyle has already taught...

‘No internationals’: A tale of exclusion in the Dutch housing market

Like mice and Dutch cafés, housing crises and the Netherlands seem to go hand in hand. However,...

Tipping in Amsterdam: all you need to know [UPDATED 2026]

Lost about tipping in Amsterdam? Received the bill and have no idea what to pay? I feel...

Barbecuing in the Netherlands: how do the Dutch do BBQs?

The sun is finally shining which means it's officially time to barbecue in the Netherlands! But how...

What is a tropenrooster? Why Dutch schools send kids home early in a heat wave (and what parents can do)

A tropenrooster is a hot-weather school timetable that sends pupils home early, and right now, with a heat wave...