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5 myths about weed in the Netherlands

Alright, let’s roll up those sleeves and get to business. Time to grow some weed! Oh wait…...

7 things you need to know when buying a refurbished e-bike

So, you want to join the e-bike craze. This makes sense: sophisticated, healthy, and environmentally green, many...

Worm hotels in the Netherlands: an eco-friendly approach to community building

Community composting is taking off in the Netherlands. So far, its effectiveness in addressing food waste has...

9 kooky things about renting in the Netherlands

Finding a home to rent in a foreign country can feel like an especially daunting task. When...

How to ace the KNM integration exam (and skip the boredom)

Here’s a little secret: the KNM exam is one of the most underestimated among the Dutch inburgering...

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...

Culture shock and its impact: we interviewed an expat therapist

Beyond the more bureaucratic challenges that come with relocating to the Netherlands (have you seen the housing...

9 things to expect as an expat mother in the Netherlands

Motherhood in the Netherlands can be quite different from what you might anticipate. Here are some things...