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Can you get a Dutch phone plan before registering in the Netherlands?

Sorting out a phone plan is one of those things you want to tick off the moment...

9 things you need to know about Dutch health insurance as an international

Whether you’ve recently moved to the Netherlands or are considering a move in the near future, it’s...

MoverMate: one student’s solution to the Netherlands’ moving madness

After you've fought your way through the Dutch housing market and somehow sweet-talked a viewing out of...

Separations and divorce in the Netherlands: what does it mean for our kids? An expert’s advice

The end of a relationship is never easy. However, it can be especially difficult when there are...

Cheapest supermarkets in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide in 2026

Anyone who has lived in the Netherlands for more than a month knows that buying groceries here...

Expat experiences: “I think my pregnancy cost me my job”

Every successful woman fears one thing: “Will pregnancy hurt my career?” In Amelia’s case, a company based...

16 ideas that make the Dutch sustainability super-heroes

The Dutch are using their creative brain-power to create innovative (and sometimes fun!) solutions to save the...

7 important things you should know before becoming a freelancer in the Netherlands

There are many benefits to becoming a freelancer in the Netherlands: you determine your own hours, decide...