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How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup from the Netherlands with a VPN

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly here, and whether you're cheering for the Netherlands or your...

The pros and cons of moving to the Netherlands (from someone who’s done it)

Before you move to this gorgeous country, it's always worth knowing what the pros and cons of...

6 things to know before owning a car in the Netherlands in 2026

Are you thinking of owning a car in the Netherlands? You've come to the right place! Being...

Toeslagen? Everything you should know about government allowances in the Netherlands 2026

Whether you're struggling with rent, health insurance, or raising kids, Dutch government allowances (toeslagen) can help out. If...

11 things you should NOT do in the Netherlands

When moving to the Netherlands, there are a bunch of things you should most definitely do —...

11 untranslatable Dutch words (yes, gezellig is there)

Normally we would try and teach you some decent Dutch words. However, some Dutch words are just...

We had a look inside Amsterdam’s most social English language school: here’s what we loved about it

Located in Amsterdam Oost, MixTree Languages has been steadily growing its community for more than a decade. It...

Why does it rain so much in the Netherlands?

If you've ever visited, lived (or still live) in the Netherlands, then you know that the weather...