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Living in the Netherlands

Inclusive vs. exclusive rent in the Netherlands: what you need to know about utilities and renting 

So you’ve just signed a lease on a new home — congratulations! Before you crack open the...

Dutch health insurance in 2024: what’s new?

With 2024 almost upon us: it’s time for everyone to start thinking about health insurance. No? Just...

Four ways the Dutch and Swedes are the same (but different)

The Dutch and the Swedes have a few things in common, but of course, they're not quite...

Dutch at the workplace: your essential phrases for working in the NL

So, during your interview with a Dutch company, you boasted about wanting to practice your Dutch more...

House fires in the Netherlands: what you need to know

Ensuring your home is safe is an important first step to moving to the Netherlands. You may love...

Going to a rehab clinic in the Netherlands: what you should know

There are plenty of rehab clinics in the Netherlands to recover from addiction — and often, they're...

OPINION: Why the Dutch government (really) wants fewer internationals in the Netherlands

Too much tourism, too much English on trams, and now too many students from abroad? As internationals,...

Where to buy a bike in the Netherlands: the ultimate beginner’s guide

You’ve landed, two-footed and nervous in the Netherlands, hoisted your suitcase up the narrow Dutch stairs, and...