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The differences between exchange students and long term students in the Netherlands

Knowing that you will be in a foreign country for a short period of time, you can...

Mark Rutte is asking youngsters to speak up about how new society should be

We got used to working from home, doing groceries once a week and having daily ZOOM meetings....

4 things to know about sim-only phone subscriptions in the Netherlands

You've landed in the Netherlands and now you're looking to land a sweet phone deal. Just one...

Amsterdam expats are getting a heavier dose of Dutch culture during the pandemic

It’s springtime in Amsterdam. The trees are green with fresh new leaves, flowers are in bloom, and...

What is the Dutch holiday allowance — and how do you get the cash?

If you are employed in the Netherlands then you are required to contribute a portion of your...

Will coronavirus change Amsterdam’s tourism policies?

In recent years, Amsterdam has been overrun by tourists, and local residents have been feeling overwhelmed. Will coronavirus change how...

5 handy tips to learn Dutch when you’re not in the Netherlands

I live in Cape Town, South Africa, so you may be wondering why anyone would want to...

5 stereotypes about expats in the Netherlands and abroad

Stereotypes of people living in foreign countries is nothing new. Initially, stereotypes are based on an element...