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Living in the Netherlands

Things people ask when you say you’re learning Dutch

So you've decided to start learning Dutch — good on you! Learning a new language is hard...

Did you know there were mountains in the Netherlands?

Mountains in the Netherlands? Is that a thing? The Netherlands is a flat country with almost one-third...

Transaction declined: Why don’t my bank cards work in the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands, cash isn’t king — debit cards are. But, while cash is also widely accepted,...

Do you need to take a Dutch language course? Answer these 5 questions

Maybe it’s on your to-do list, or you’ve been putting it off, but you might be asking...

Cheapest supermarkets in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide in 2025

Anyone who has lived in the Netherlands for more than a month knows that buying groceries here...

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...