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Everything you need to know about anti-squatting in the Netherlands (aka ‘antikraak’)

Squatting and crime are not things you see much of in the Netherlands compared to other countries,...

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...

How to get a driver’s licence in the Netherlands: the 2026 guide

If you’re considering getting a driving licence in the Netherlands, your first question is probably: “But how?” And...

Flexispot C7 Morpher review: the office chair that does (almost) everything

If you work from home, you know that your office chair can make or break your day.  Spend...

11 Dutch sports that are 100% weird (but wonderful)

There are many weird and wacky sports in the Netherlands that will make you raise your eyebrows...

Student societies in the Netherlands: what you need to know

The Netherlands has an incredibly rich student life, where everyone is encouraged and welcome to take on...

8 cosy places to work or study in Groningen

So, you live or study in one of the Netherlands’ best student cities, and you’re looking for...

Looking to pick up a new language? This language school is a language-learner’s dream 

Dreaming of learning a new language but not sure where to start? Taalhuis Amsterdam might just be...