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Living in the Netherlands

Expat experiences: โ€œI think my pregnancy cost me my jobโ€

Every successful woman fears one thing: โ€œWill pregnancy hurt my career?โ€ In Ameliaโ€™s case, a company based...

7 reasons why you should bank with Revolut Business as a ZZP’er

Setting up as a foreign freelancer in the Netherlands is admin-heavy enough without your business bank account...

Can students in the Netherlands get an IB scholarship?

If your child is planning to study an IB programme in the Netherlands, but you arenโ€™t sure...

From omafiets, to mamafiets, and bakfiets: Dutch bikes, explained

The stereotype is true: the Dutch bike everywhere, every day, in all sorts of weather. To help...

Does a DAFT residence permit lead to permanent residency in the Netherlands?

If you're an American running a business in the Netherlands on a DAFT residence permit, you've probably...

The best banks in the Netherlands for internationals in 2026

Opening a Dutch bank account is one of the first things you'll need to do after moving...

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...

11 money-saving hacks for life in the Netherlands

Life in the Netherlands is full of amazing experiences and opportunities, but itโ€™s also expensive.  From the cost...