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Living in Hoofddorp as an international: everything you need to know

So you want to live near Amsterdam and are curious about what it's like living in Hoofddorp...

7 ways raising a child in the Netherlands is different

Having a child is an exciting life change, and it can be an even bigger adventure if...

9 things to know before coming to the Netherlands: a survival guide

The Netherlands is a wonderful place to live, especially for internationals. But that doesn't mean there aren't...

Transaction declined: Why don’t my bank cards work in the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands, cash isn’t king — debit cards are. But, while cash is also widely accepted,...

Do you need to take a Dutch language course? Answer these 5 questions

Maybe it’s on your to-do list, or you’ve been putting it off, but you might be asking...

Tongue twisters to trick your tongue into talking Dutch

Learning Dutch is kind of like forcing your throat to compete in the Olympic gymnastics when it's...

7 places to live near Amsterdam: the ultimate guide

Looking for the best places to live near Amsterdam? We get it.  So the inevitable happened: you spent...

Worm hotels in the Netherlands: an eco-friendly approach to community building

Community composting is taking off in the Netherlands. So far, its effectiveness in addressing food waste has...