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Living in the Netherlands

Want to learn Dutch at record speed? Try the Brainwash Method!

So you want to learn Dutch, and you want to learn it fast? It won’t be easy,...

7 everyday bunq features that changed the way I bank

After five years of stashing my money in a bunq Pro account (aside from a short-lived stint...

5 things to do on King’s Day to celebrate the Dutch way

It’s almost that time of year again: King’s Day. 🧡 The day to party, drink, buy and...

I had to pay €4 to use a toilet on King’s Day — and I’m pissed

Listen, I know that there are worse things in the world, but let me rant for a...

3 things we don’t like about the aftermath of King’s Day festivities

It’s the day after King's Day, and unless you live under a rock, you probably had some...

Travelling beyond Europe? Here’s how Simyo’s new data bundles can save you money

With Simyo's snazzy new international data bundles, you can wave doei to scary roaming charges and hoi...

Investing as a beginner in the Netherlands: 5 ways to get you started

The internet is full of financial advice, but one of the main mantras? Money kept in your...

Important financial dates in the Netherlands in 2026

Staying on top of important financial dates in the Netherlands is important for everyone — whether you’re...