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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 17 trains...

This mobile provider offers prepaid SIM options for only €5 (and a lot more!)

Just touched ground in the Netherlands and looking for a good prepaid phone plan? Or maybe you’ve...

The best SIM-only plans in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Whether you’ve just stepped off the plane at Schiphol or have been in the Netherlands for a...

Getting physiotherapy in the Netherlands: what internationals need to know

Feeling a twinge in your back after too many Dutch cycling adventures? Whatever the issue, going to...

Making international calls from the Netherlands: the best providers in 2026

It won’t be long after your big move until you have to make international calls from the...

Which types of insurance do you need in the Netherlands? [2026 guide]

When you think of the essentials you need once you move to the Netherlands, your mind will...

Being short in the Netherlands: a short guide for the vertically-challenged

The Dutch are famous for being super tall, which is hard to miss when there are so...

Christmas in the Netherlands: your guide to Dutch holiday foods and celebrations

For expats in the Netherlands, December is a confusing time. Saint Nicolas, who? What about the Christmas...