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Opening a business account in the Netherlands: Why traditional banks might not cut it

Starting your own company in the Netherlands can be exciting, but setting up a traditional business bank...

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,...

9 top pieces to upgrade your home office in the Netherlands

Most people in the Netherlands have seen their workweeks change significantly over the past few years. How?...

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...