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

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

Studying in the Netherlands? Here are 9 things you need to set up

So you’ve just arrived on Dutch soil, suitcase in hand, ready to study in the Netherlands. You...

Tongue twisters to trick your tongue into talking Dutch

Learning Dutch is kind of like forcing your throat to compete in the Olympic gymnastics when it's...

Utilities in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to gas, electricity, and water

Before you can enjoy your charming new Dutch home, there’s one essential task to tackle: setting up...

7 incredible things you can ACTUALLY do if you get a Dutch bank card

I doubt I’m the only international in the Netherlands who's lived through an embarrassing episode of trying...

‘Niksen’ like the Dutch: how you can accomplish more — by doing nothing

Niksen is niks (nothing is nothing), but niksen is also good for everything. As time goes by,...

Swimming hazards at beaches, lakes, and canals in the Netherlands

With Dutch summers heating up, it looks like we are all going to be running for the...

7 things I’ve learned since becoming an expat in the Netherlands

Moving and living in a new country isn't without its challenges, but perhaps the hardest challenge of...