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7 ways you can level up your Dutch life with a personal OV chip card

Who doesn’t love a bargain? Getting a personal OV chipkaart for travelling the Netherlands is fast, relatively...

Video: incredible footage of 1920s Amsterdam in colour

Looking for a little diversion from reality? How about a mesmerising video of Amsterdam circa 1922 —...

Dutch health insurance in 2023: what’s new and how to switch

It’s the season to think about all the great New Year’s resolutions you’ll start once 2023 kicks...

A Christmas Carol: Seasonal festivities through dance in the Hague

The cosy warmth of a feel-good Christmas story, the magical twinkle of fairy lights, and the festive...

Dutch emergency numbers you should know in the Netherlands

So you're in the Netherlands and you come across an emergency! What shall you do? Here is...

7 Dutch foods you need to try before you die

There are so many Dutch foods you need to try before you die, or at least before...

Bird watching in Amsterdam – how many birds can you see from your balcony?

The Netherlands is home to over 560 species of bird. Though we're all well used to the...

Waste separation in the Netherlands: why it’s the best

The Netherlands is one of the most sustainable countries in the world, with one of the best...