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How the Dutch raise their kids to be independent

It's just another weekday for Dutch children: As their parents wave goodbye from a distance, they make...

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...

The Dutch job market in 2026: What expats need to know

The Dutch job market is entering 2026 in a slightly different mood than in the past few...

5 things that make you realise you are becoming a bit Dutch

Often, even after living in the Netherlands for a while, you notice yourself adopting some Dutch traits....

What documents do you need to open a Dutch bank account?

Opening a Dutch bank account requires a handful of key documents, and knowing exactly which ones before...

9 top pieces to upgrade your home office in the Netherlands

Most people in the Netherlands have seen their workweeks change significantly over the past few years. How?...

Switching energy companies in the Netherlands in 2026: the expat’s guide

Switching your Dutch energy supplier sounds like the kind of admin that eats a whole Saturday. In...

American expat in the Netherlands? Here’s how you can vote in US elections

You may be one very expensive plane ride away, but living in the Netherlands doesn't have to...