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I had a good experience with the Dutch healthcare system, am I the only one?

Some of the horror stories you hear about the Dutch healthcare system could hospitalise you. However, my...

Being short in the Netherlands: a short guide for the vertically-challenged

The Dutch are famous for being super tall, which is hard to miss when there are so...

11 things you should NOT do in the Netherlands

When moving to the Netherlands, there's a bunch of things you should most definitely do — like...

Am I eligible to get a mortgage in the Netherlands?

If you’re thinking of buying a house in the Netherlands as an international, the first question that...

17 ideas that make the Dutch sustainability super-heroes

The Dutch are using their creative brain-power to create innovative (and sometimes fun!) solutions to save the...

What currency is used in the Netherlands? Paying in Amsterdam and beyond

Knowing what currency is used in the Netherlands is critical if you’re heading to the land of...

Bidding on a house in the Netherlands: how to win

Bidding on houses in the Netherlands in recent years has long meant overbidding — but by...

Hybrid work in the Netherlands: 5 things to know

If you want more time with friends and family and less commuting, working from home some days...