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Dutch Quirk #71: Have impossible narrow and steep stairs in their houses

Anyone who's visited a Dutch house before will recognise a few distinct traits: open curtains for everyone...

How to sell your house in the Netherlands: 7 tips

Selling a house in the Netherlands is certainly easier than buying one — but don’t be mistaken,...

Making Dutch friends as an international: our 21 best tips

The Netherlands has amazing perks (a healthy work-life balance, good public transportation, yummy fried snacks, anyone?), but...

Huurtoeslag?! All you need to know about Dutch rental allowance in 2025

Are you renting a self-contained flat in the Netherlands? Then you may be entitled to huurtoeslag —...

Cheaper train tickets and more: these Dutch sites and apps will help you save money

With costs skyrocketing all over the Netherlands and salaries unable to catch up, saving money can feel...

19 ways to actually make friends as an expat in the Netherlands in 2025

Making friends in the Netherlands as an expat can be truly difficult. So, first of all, big...

Here’s how to check if you’re paying too much rent in the Netherlands (and how you can reduce it)

As an international in the Netherlands, it's very likely that you arrived here and settled for any...

11 TikToks that perfectly describe Dutch weather

"What's the weather like over there?" — you probably get asked this question about the Netherlands often....