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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...

11 must-have closet items to survive the Dutch weather

Whether you are a Netherlands newbie or a seasoned Dutch veteran, there’s one thing that keeps everyone...

11 ways to live waste-free in the Netherlands

Living waste-free isn't just a trend for eccentric, tote-bag-wearing vegans. 🌱 It’s a practice that can improve...

The 17 best live music venues in Amsterdam (from a local)

Live music venues in Amsterdam are everywhere, and there’s one of every kind: big, small, famous, underground....

This Dutch bank lets you open a bank account without a BSN (and you can use it immediately!)

Moving to the Netherlands, as exciting as it is, comes with many unexpected hurdles. One of them...

Dutch sororities and fraternities: yep, they exist (and are echt bizarre)

Hold up — sororities and fraternities in the Netherlands? Isn’t that an American thing? Well, it’s complicated,...

This is one of the only Dutch schools that can take your level to C1 — Meet Taalthuis

So, you’ve decided to learn Dutch. Brave. Very brave.  But before you start sweating over the difference between...

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,...