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What is borrelen? The Dutch art of going for a drink with co-workers

What is borrelen? Ultimately, it's the concept of work hard, play hard. This perfectly describes the work...

‘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,...

10 things you’ll notice your first week in the Netherlands

So, you just moved to the Netherlands. Congratulations! Be prepared to be confused. Navigating the, erm, labyrinth, that...

9 differences between Italians and Dutchies

When I left Italy for the Netherlands, I packed my belongings (Parmesan and pesto included) and one...

Spotting Dutch birds: a bird expedition from your own home

Something that has always been there, but which you might not have noticed so strongly until now,...

5 things expats experience when taking a trip back ‘home’

You've been counting down for weeks — your visit home is almost here! It will be great,...

5 things you won’t miss if you leave the Netherlands

While I always try to look for the positive in life, I will admit that a part...

The 21 weirdest things Dutchies don’t realise are only Dutch

The Dutch are truly global citizens, with top English, cities that attract people from all over the...