Lifestyle

WorldPride Amsterdam 2026: your complete guide to parties, events, and the Canal Parade

For the first time ever, Amsterdam is hosting WorldPride, and it's turning the city into a nine-day...

The best SIM-only plans in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Whether you’ve just stepped off the plane at Schiphol or have been in the Netherlands for a...

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...

Dos and don’ts of riding a bicycle in the Netherlands

Riding a bicycle in the Netherlands is one of THE main reasons why people are so happy...

7 things to know about having a child in the Netherlands

For years the Netherlands has been ranked as one of the best countries to raise children —...

Is smoking weed in Amsterdam legal in 2026? (+ 7 best coffeeshops!)

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

Surfing in the Netherlands: where to go and what to know in 2026

Surf’s up in the Netherlands? You bet. If you can brave the chilly waters, there are plenty...

5 summer wardrobe items every Dutch office gentleman needs before the next heatwave hits

The Dutch office and air conditioning have a famously distant relationship, so when the heat arrives, the...