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Living in the Netherlands

So, you moved to the Netherlands for love! (Welcome, but…)

You've just moved to the Netherlands for love and are ready to live out your Dutch fairytale....

Dutch savings accounts: Best interest rates in the Netherlands in July 2025

Dutch savings accounts have increased their interest rates in recent years, but to get the best interest...

Do I need to speak Dutch to work in the Netherlands?

You’re ready to pack your bags and move to the Netherlands for work, but there’s one problem:...

Should I use a mediator when ending a relationship in the Netherlands? Here’s an expert’s opinion

✍🏻 Written by Stephanie Hasselaar-Veltkamp, divorce lawyer at GMW lawyers. Ending a relationship is never easy, especially when...

What the Dutch are getting right: Antibiotics in the Netherlands

Ah, the Netherlands. A land of paracetamol-prescribing physicians who baulk at the mere notion of giving you antibiotics...

Flying solo: a parent’s tips for travelling alone from the Netherlands with kids

If you're a parent, the unbridled travel days of stuffing a carry-on with the essentials and grabbing...

Young people in the Netherlands are borrowing more and more money to make ends meet

You’ve probably noticed the Dutch have a very particular relationship with money. They're famously frugal, championing the...

Open a Dutch bank account without a BSN at these banks

So, you need to open a Dutch bank account without a BSN? You'll be happy to hear...