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Living in the Netherlands

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...

Everything you need to know about mediators in the Netherlands

Let’s paint a picture: you’re clashing with a family member, a neighbour, or a landlord — but...

What is iDEAL? Your guide to the Dutch online payment system

'Pay with iDEAL'. You sit, staring at your computer screen. Your virtual shopping cart is stacked with...

7 ways a Dutch job is different

Dreaming of a Dutch job? Here's the thing: working in the Netherlands can be dramatically different to...