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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...

Utilities in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to gas, electricity, and water

Before you can enjoy your charming new Dutch home, there’s one essential task to tackle: setting up...

Why don’t the Dutch say sorry?

Coming from England, I have the habit of saying "sorry" even if someone runs over my foot...

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...

11 things no one tells you about living in the Netherlands for the first time

Before you move to a new country, the Netherlands or otherwise, you are sure to be showered...

Summer school holidays in the Netherlands: 6 things every international parent should know

The summer school holidays in the Netherlands are the real 'postcode' lottery: everyone gets six weeks, nobody...

19 places you can get to by TRAIN from the Netherlands

Romantic weekends in Paris, celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich, or skiing in the French Alps: these 19 trains...