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10 things to know about taxes in the Netherlands as an expat

Doing your taxes in the Netherlands as an expat is complicated: you're getting used to a whole new...

Amsterdate, Amsterdamn! Dating in the Netherlands is not a piece of stroopwafel

When I decided to pack my things and trade Paris for Amsterdam, little did I know of...

Fewer and fewer people diagnosed with HIV in the Netherlands

The total number of people diagnosed with HIV has been declining drastically in the last few years....

How to get the most out of living in Amsterdam (by ditching doing your laundry)

Living in Amsterdam is all fun and games until you realise that no matter where in the...

The guide to comparing Dutch health insurance in 2019: 7 things to know

Comparing Dutch health insurance for 2019 Yup, it's that time of year again. Throughout the whole of December,...

Rotterdammers are the best non-native English speakers in the world

According to the EF English Proficiency Index, Rotterdam is the most adept at speaking English as a...

Sex discrimination in the Dutch workplace is still a thing: study

Sex discrimination in the workplace is still a regular occurrence, but who would have guessed that this...

Minimise your climate impact in the Netherlands: 5 steps

How do we minimise our climate impact? The climate crisis is here, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed and useless...