Health

Health insurance in the Netherlands for Americans: How it works

If you're coming from the American health-insurance system, the Dutch one can feel like stepping through a...

Pollen, allergies, and hay fever in the Netherlands: how to survive it

Ah, the sun is shining, birds are singing, and spring is on its way. But you know...

Seasonal depression in the Netherlands: what to do when feeling SAD

It's that time of the year — let's talk about seasonal depression in the Netherlands. Mental health...

Getting physiotherapy in the Netherlands: what internationals need to know

Feeling a twinge in your back after too many Dutch cycling adventures? Whatever the issue, going to...

Which types of insurance do you need in the Netherlands? [2026 guide]

When you think of the essentials you need once you move to the Netherlands, your mind will...

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...

How a lack of light in the Netherlands affects your health

When winter rolls around, the days become shorter and the nights longer. Here in the Netherlands, that...

Burnout in the workplace: Your rights as an employee in the Netherlands

Written by Seliz Demirci, employment lawyer at GMW lawyers. Burnout can happen to anyone and almost always leads...