Lifestyle

From omafiets, to mamafiets, and bakfiets — Dutch bikes, explained

The stereotype is true: the Dutch bike everywhere, every day, in all sorts of weather. To help...

Here’s one way to help reduce your plastic consumption in the Netherlands

As of September 2024, only 7% of plastic packaging used in the Netherlands is actually recycled. This...

Meet Upway: the new online marketplace for refurbished e-bikes (that won’t make your wallet cry)

From zooming to work in style to upping your fitness and reducing your carbon footprint, there are...

Is smoking weed in Amsterdam legal? (+ 7 best coffeeshops!)

You’ve arrived in Amsterdam, you’re ready to hit the coffeeshops, but wait: Is smoking weed in Amsterdam...

These are the best meal delivery services in the Netherlands

Whether you’re a busy bee or don’t like meal planning, meal delivery services are a great way...

These are the 6 best international bookstores in the Netherlands

There's nothing cosier than staying inside on a cold day with a cup of tea while reading...

7 things you need to know when buying a refurbished e-bike

So, you want to join the e-bike craze. This makes sense: sophisticated, healthy, and environmentally green, many...

How inclusive and accessible are Dutch banks? The ultimate guide

Accessible banking in the Netherlands — and the rest of the world — is a necessary right...