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What is Prinsjesdag? Everything you need to know about the Netherlands’ Budget Day tradition

Every third Tuesday in September, The Hague rolls out its pomp, pageantry, and horse-drawn carriages, while the...

Can you get a Dutch phone plan before registering in the Netherlands?

Sorting out a phone plan is one of those things you want to tick off the moment...

Your Dutch energy bill jumps €141 next year (and that’s before the actual energy gets pricier)

A typical Dutch household will pay around €89 more for electricity transmission and €52 more for gas...

What does home contents insurance cover in the Netherlands?

So you’re thinking about getting home contents insurance — or you’ve just signed a policy — but...

After a korting? The ultimate guide to cheap shops in the Netherlands

Looking for the equivalent of a dollar store, a euro shop, or a pound shop in the...

The best apps for ordering food in the Netherlands: 2026 guide

The Netherlands has a bunch of food delivery apps that bring dinner, or the ingredients for it,...

9 things to do in the Netherlands this September

September is that lovely in-between month when Dutch summer exits stage left and autumn strolls in wearing...

How to build passive income while living in the Netherlands: the easy guide

Building passive income in the Netherlands is more accessible than most people think, and this guide covers...