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Living in the Netherlands

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....

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,...

Things people ask when you say you’re learning Dutch

So you've decided to start learning Dutch — good on you! Learning a new language is hard...

How to get a driver’s licence in the Netherlands: the 2026 guide

If you’re considering getting a driving licence in the Netherlands, your first question is probably: “But how?” And...

Flexispot C7 Morpher review: the office chair that does (almost) everything

If you work from home, you know that your office chair can make or break your day.  Spend...

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...