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The Dutch education system: the simple guide to Dutch schools

The Dutch education system looks incredibly confusing from the outside — yet it’s considered to be among...

What’s an eSIM? (and why get one to travel to the Netherlands)

Ahh... cruising along Amsterdam's picturesque canals, washing down some piping hot bitterballen with an ice cold beer,...

The Dutch parliament is proposing increased online gambling tax by 2025

Last year, the Netherlands announced a big change in the Dutch gambling scene. As of July 1...

How to sell your house in the Netherlands: 7 tips

Selling a house in the Netherlands is certainly easier than buying one — but don’t be mistaken,...

Cheaper train tickets and more: these Dutch sites and apps will help you save money

With costs skyrocketing all over the Netherlands and salaries unable to catch up, saving money can feel...

Here’s how to check if you’re paying too much rent in the Netherlands (and how you can reduce it)

As an international in the Netherlands, it's very likely that you arrived here and settled for any...

How to order in Dutch: from getting a ‘tafeltje’ to paying the ‘rekening’

Are you finding yourself at a café, restaurant, or bar in the Netherlands and wondering how to...

Buying a house in the Netherlands: extra costs you need to know

So you’ve decided to buy a house in the Netherlands! You know your borrowing capacity, you know...