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Dos and don’ts of riding a bicycle in the Netherlands

Riding a bicycle in the Netherlands is one of THE main reasons why people are so happy...

Pharmacies in the Netherlands: 8 questions answered

There’s a whole list of things to figure out when you first move to the Netherlands, and...

Why don’t the Dutch like to use curtains?

Dutch culture is notoriously open-minded. Controversial topics such as abortion, drug use, euthanasia, homosexuality and prostitution are...

Three very important differences between Britain and the Netherlands

Royal families, English language and football fanatics — Brits and Dutchies have lots in common. But as...

The best tips to learn Dutch: my experience of grasping the language

Does Dutch seem like a nightmare of a language to you? Then our tips on how to...

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...

11 things that will surprise you about renting in the Netherlands

There are plenty of things that will surprise you about the Netherlands — what the frick are...

Why driving in the Netherlands is stressful: My experience of living in the Netherlands

Maybe the hectic driving experience it's not the first thing that comes into your mind when thinking...