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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...

Your Dutch energy bill jumps €141 next year (and that’s before the actual energy gets pricier)

A typical Dutch household will pay around €89 more for electricity transmission and €52 more for gas...

What does home contents insurance cover in the Netherlands?

So you’re thinking about getting home contents insurance — or you’ve just signed a policy — but...

9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

Spotted some gorgeous, tall, blonde Dutch eye candy from across the bar? Ooh la la, time to...

5 reasons why ING should be your bank of choice in the Netherlands

As an international living in a foreign country, finding a bank you can trust and rely on...

After a korting? The ultimate guide to cheap shops in the Netherlands

Looking for the equivalent of a dollar store, a euro shop, or a pound shop in the...

7 things I’ve learned since becoming an expat in the Netherlands

Moving and living in a new country isn't without its challenges, but perhaps the hardest challenge is...

Open a Dutch bank account without a BSN at these banks

So, you need to open a Dutch bank account without a BSN? You'll be happy to hear...