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

What happens at Christmas in the Netherlands? It's definitely cold and dark outside — so yes, the...
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Lifestyle

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...
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Financial

Do you need a permanent contract to be eligible for a Dutch mortgage?

One massive misconception in the Netherlands is that you need to have a permanent work contract in...
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Financial

Making international calls from the Netherlands: the best providers in 2025

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

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,...
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Financial

You should be supplementing your Dutch pension: here’s why (and how to do it) 

When you first move to the Netherlands, there are a million and one things to sort out,...
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Culture

27 ways to thrive in the gloomy Dutch weather

Dutch weather can get us down sometimes. As soon as it gets gloomy (like, 99% of the...
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Financial

The best prepaid SIMs for internationals and tourists in the Netherlands

Prepaid SIMs offer affordability and a no-strings-attached approach to their data bundles — making them an excellent...
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