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5 things to know about getting a new energy contract in 2023

With long-term fixed utility contracts making a comeback and new energy laws in tow this year, there...

Save money by outsmarting your Dutch utility contracts

Here’s the deal: when you signed your energy contract, you likely signed up for a variable rate...

Renewable energy in the Netherlands: everything you need to know

Renewable energy in the Netherlands has been a hot topic for years. With the impacts of climate...

7 ways life in the UK is drastically different to life in the Netherlands

Let me guess, the quantity of beer consumed and life expectancy are the first things to come...

Coronavirus in the Netherlands: all you need to know

👋 Goodbye and good riddance! While COVID-19 still exists, cases in the Netherlands have dropped significantly. On...

How to fake your way into speaking Dutch (in 5 steps)

For most Dutch learners, speaking Dutch in the Netherlands — especially in the Randstad area of Amsterdam,...

Dutch traits: 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....

The 19 biggest differences between Germany and the Netherlands

Germany and the Netherlands are (really) old neighbours.  They share historical ties, a love for beer, loads of...