Lifestyle

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...

7 things I’ve learned since becoming an expat in the Netherlands

Moving and living in a new country isn't without its challenges, but perhaps the hardest challenge is...

18 ways to actually make friends as an expat in the Netherlands in 2026

Making friends in the Netherlands as an expat can be truly difficult. So, first of all, big...

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 a lack of light in the Netherlands affects your health

The days are growing shorter and the nights longer. Here in the Netherlands, that tends to mean...

Being short in the Netherlands: a short guide for the vertically-challenged

The Dutch are famous for being super tall, which is hard to miss when there are so...

7 cool features I use every day banking with ING in the Netherlands

Dutch food? Meh. The housing market? A disaster. But Dutch banks? They know what they’re doing —...

Separations and divorce in the Netherlands: what does it mean for our kids? An expert’s advice

The end of a relationship is never easy. However, it can be especially difficult when there are...