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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....

11 Dutch sports that are 100% weird (but wonderful)

There are many weird and wacky sports in the Netherlands that will make you raise your eyebrows...

Should I use a mediator when ending a relationship in the Netherlands? Here’s an expert’s opinion

✍🏻 Written by Stephanie Hasselaar-Veltkamp, divorce lawyer at GMW lawyers. Ending a relationship is never easy, especially when...

Why more expats are ditching Amsterdam for smaller Dutch cities

For years, Amsterdam has reigned supreme as the Netherlands' darling among expats, with its bustling streets, historic...

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...

7 practical questions about smoking weed in Amsterdam, answered

So, you’re planning a trip to an Amsterdam coffeeshop but don’t quite know where to start?  If you’re...

We tried out the Netherlands’ new LEGAL weed in Almere: Here’s what we thought

Did you know that weed isn't legal in the Netherlands? Surprising, right? But for the first time...

7 bizarre things about being German and working in the Netherlands

Germany and the Netherlands might not be polar opposites, but if you’ve had the pleasure of working...