Health

Looking for health insurance in the Netherlands? Cigna is here to help

If you’re aiming to work, study, or live in one of the most beautiful and progressive countries...

Culture shock and its impact: we interviewed an expat therapist

Beyond the more bureaucratic challenges that come with relocating to the Netherlands (have you seen the housing...

All you need to know about healthcare allowance in the Netherlands [2023]

In the Netherlands, it is compulsory that everyone has health insurance. This sounds scary at first, especially...

‘Niksen’ like the Dutch: how you can accomplish more — by doing nothing

Niksen is niks (nothing is nothing), but niksen is also good for everything. As time goes by,...

All you need to know about going to the hospital in the Netherlands

Nervously contemplating a visit to a hospital in the Netherlands? We understand the jitters, and the best...

The ultimate guide to gynaecology, birth control, and check-ups in the Netherlands

Have you recently moved to the Netherlands and are confused about how gynaecology, contraception, checkups and everything...

Can I drink tap water in Amsterdam?

So, you’re quenched for thirst and wondering if you can drink tap water in Amsterdam. Knowing where...

Why expats struggle with mental health in the Netherlands — and what you can do about it

The idea of living in the Netherlands can be magical: spinning windmills, winding bike paths, healthy work-life...