Health

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...

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...

‘Tis the season for switching Dutch health insurance: 8 things to know

Your head is probably full of Christmas to-do lists and ambitious New Year’s resolutions, but there is...