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Living in the Netherlands

Like a native: 21 ways to elevate your everyday Dutch phrases

Whether your feet have just touched Dutch soil or you have been living in the Netherlands for...

What costs do you pay when buying a house in the Netherlands?

Signing the dotted line and buying a house in the Netherlands involves a number of costs aside...

7 types of cyclists found when biking in the Netherlands

We can guarantee that if there is one element of Dutch culture that's bound to inflict some...

Mother’s Day in the Netherlands: 7 reasons why I want my first Mother’s Day to be here

No, I’m not a mom — yet. But just like many other women in their early 30s...

I had a good experience with the Dutch healthcare system, am I the only one?

Some of the horror stories you hear about the Dutch healthcare system could hospitalise you. However, my...

I had to pay €4 to use a toilet on King’s Day — and I’m pissed

Listen, I know that there are worse things in the world, but let me rant for a...

The best phone plans for students in the Netherlands

Finding the best phone providers for students in the Netherlands is just one of the many exciting...

Being short in the Netherlands: a short guide for the vertically-challenged

The Dutch are famous for being super tall, which is hard to miss when there are so...