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7 breathtaking places to hike in the Netherlands this winter

Winter is finally in here, which means Netflix, hot chocolate, and every reason to stay inside (yeah,...

What the Dutch are getting right: antibiotics in the Netherlands

Ah, the Netherlands. A land of paracetamol-prescribing physicians who baulk at the mere notion of giving you antibiotics...

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...

3 things in the Netherlands that you will either love or hate

Is it your first visit to the Netherlands? Or you've just moved here? Either way, here are...

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...

Bike fishing: a Dutch occupation you never knew existed

Bike riding, bike commuting, bike delivering, bike... fishing? It's no news that the Netherlands is a bike...

How to ace the KNM integration exam (and skip the boredom)

Here’s a little secret: the KNM exam is one of the most underestimated among the Dutch inburgering...

What happens during Christmas in the Netherlands? A guide to the winter holidays

The holidays are upon us! It's bijna (almost) Christmas. So, here's your survival guide to celebrating winter...