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Vacation, free time and working hours in the Netherlands: all you need to know

Working in the Netherlands and want to know what your rights are? Then you've come to the...

How long does it take to learn Dutch?

It’s a question we’ve all asked ourselves before embarking on the journey to learn a new language...

Do I need to speak Dutch to work in the Netherlands?

You’re ready to pack your bags and move to the Netherlands for work, but there’s one problem:...

Should I use a mediator when ending a relationship in the Netherlands? Here’s an expert’s opinion

✍🏻 Written by Stephanie Hasselaar-Veltkamp, divorce lawyer at GMW lawyers. Ending a relationship is never easy, especially when...

Young people in the Netherlands are borrowing more and more money to make ends meet

You’ve probably noticed the Dutch have a very particular relationship with money. They're famously frugal, championing the...

Dutch traits: 5 things that make you realise you are becoming a bit Dutch

Often, even after living in the Netherlands for a while, you notice yourself adopting some Dutch traits....

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...

The Avondvierdaagse: How the Netherlands’ children’s walking tradition became a national obsession

It’s 7 PM on a Tuesday in late May, and instead of dinner, thousands of Dutch families...