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Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know in 2026

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there...

Flying solo: a parent’s tips for travelling alone from the Netherlands with kids

If you're a parent, the unbridled travel days of stuffing a carry-on with the essentials and grabbing...

eSIMs in the Netherlands: The ultimate 2026 guide + the best options

eSIMs offer the best of both worlds: you get all the perks of a regular SIM card,...

How to speak Dutch in seven words or fewer

Do you want to learn how to speak Dutch but can't wrap your head around the scratchy...

Monthly alarm sirens in the Netherlands: what you need to know

So you're wondering why you're hearing sirens in the Netherlands on a Monday morning. First of all,...

Always an expat, never a local: an international’s attempt to integrate into Dutch life

I'm a South African living in Amsterdam. Here's why I'm still waiting to feel like a Dutch...

Can I get 100% green energy for my home in the Netherlands?

You flick on the kettle, charge your laptop, and feel a small glow of smugness because your...

What’s it like living in the Netherlands as an Indian, you ask?

Having lived in the Netherlands as an Indian for the last two years, I am at that...