Lifestyle

How a lack of light in the Netherlands affects your health

With winter upon us, the days are shorter and the nights longer. Here in the Netherlands, that...

Why driving in the Netherlands is stressful: My experience of living in the Netherlands

Maybe the hectic driving experience it's not the first thing that comes into your mind when thinking...

The 17 best live music venues in Amsterdam (from a local)

Live music venues in Amsterdam are everywhere, and there’s one of every kind: big, small, famous, underground....

Getting a pet in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

So, you’re thinking about getting a pet in the Netherlands? Wat leuk! Adopting or buying a pet...

9 ways to fall back in love with learning Dutch

Let me guess, you arrived in the Netherlands all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to learn the native...

Where to read Dutch news in English: the best outlets

Do you want to keep up with Dutch news in English? We know the struggle: it’s not...

In the Netherlands, rules are rules (but only when it’s convenient)

When did it become cool to break the rules? Okay, rhetorical question since the people who break...

Where to buy a bike in the Netherlands: the ultimate beginner’s guide

You’ve landed, two-footed and nervous in the Netherlands, hoisted your suitcase up the narrow Dutch stairs, and...