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‘Niksen’ like the Dutch: how you can accomplish more — by doing nothing

Niksen is niks (nothing is nothing), but niksen is also good for everything. As time goes by,...
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The best places to swim outdoors in Amsterdam to beat the heat

Dutch summer is so... damp. If you're not shaking rain from your umbrella, you're mopping sweat from...
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How to beat the Dutch heat: 11 tips to keep your cool

Temperatures are rising, the sun is blasting, and the sweat is trickling down our backs. Welcome to...
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Household

Paternity leave in the Netherlands: a complete guide for new fathers in 2026

Dutch paternity leave gives new fathers up to 15 weeks of statutory leave (geboorteverlof), but it's essential...
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Swimming hazards at beaches, lakes, and canals in the Netherlands

With Dutch summers heating up, it looks like we are all going to be running for the...
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I tried HelloFresh in the Netherlands, was it actually worth it? 

Life in the Netherlands is busy, and if you're anything like me, ✨ girl dinner ✨ has...
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Finance

Everything you need to know about bike insurance in the Netherlands [2026 guide]

Do you need bike insurance in the Netherlands? Legally, no — but if your fiets gets stolen...
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Why does it rain so much in the Netherlands?

If you've ever visited, lived (or still live) in the Netherlands, then you know that the weather...
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