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7 cool features I use every day banking with ING in the Netherlands

Dutch food? Meh. The housing market? A disaster. But Dutch banks? They know what they’re doing —...

9 things you need to know about Dutch health insurance as an international

Whether you’ve recently moved to the Netherlands or are considering a move in the near future, it’s...

Travelling outside the EU with a Dutch SIM: what does it really cost?

While your Dutch SIM card will work almost anywhere in the world, data roaming costs can be...

Studying in the Netherlands? Here are 9 things you need to set up

So you’ve just arrived on Dutch soil, suitcase in hand, ready to study in the Netherlands. You...

I invested in stocks with Scalable Capital: here’s my experience

If there’s one thing I don’t want someone lecturing me about, it’s which stocks to invest in....

The student housing nightmare: a tale of discrimination, fraud, and protest

Moving to a new country is often something to be celebrated. However, for new international students arriving...

Prepaid vs SIM-only in the Netherlands: which is better for newcomers?

Choosing between a prepaid SIM and a SIM-only plan in the Netherlands comes down to one question:...

Unemployment benefits in the Netherlands: what you need to know 2026

We've previously discussed what happens if you lose your job in the Netherlands, but what about the...