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Living in Leiden: 5 things to do when you move to Leiden

So you've decided you're going to move to Leiden, congrats! It's a beautiful Dutch town, and living...

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...

How to build passive income while living in the Netherlands: the easy guide

Building passive income in the Netherlands is more accessible than most people think, and this guide covers...

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...

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 —...

How to get found as a freelancer in the Netherlands (when nobody knows your name yet)

Registering as a zzp'er takes an afternoon. Getting your first Dutch client when nobody knows your name...

Separations and divorce in the Netherlands: what does it mean for our kids? An expert’s advice

The end of a relationship is never easy. However, it can be especially difficult when there are...

Instant dismissal in the Netherlands: does your employer have the right to fire you on the spot?

✍️ Written by Seliz Demirci, employment lawyer at GMW lawyers. Being fired on the spot can come as a...