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Living in the Netherlands

How to stay motivated (and stop procrastinating) while learning Dutch

Do you have a lot of spare time but still can’t find the motivation to learn Dutch?...

7 questions answered about car insurance in the Netherlands

Car ownership in the Netherlands can be confusing — road tax, yearly car maintenance, roadside assistance, the...

The housing market in the Netherlands in 2022: to buy or not to buy a house?

One look in a real estate agent’s window might have you thinking that you already have the...

Chaos at Schiphol: why the biggest Dutch airport is struggling so much

Hour-long queues, missed flights, and compensation claims — Amsterdam's Schiphol airport has made one negative headline after...

Internet speed in the Netherlands: what you need to know

Perhaps you’re moving to the Netherlands and want to know at what speeds you can expect to...

Buying and driving a second-hand car in the Netherlands: costs you need to know

Buying and driving a second-hand car in the Netherlands comes with a few advantages. They’re usually cheaper...

7 things to know before owning a car in the Netherlands in 2025

Are you thinking of owning a car in the Netherlands? You've come to the right place! Being...

Why is there a housing shortage in the Netherlands? The Dutch housing crisis explained

There is a huge housing crisis in the Netherlands. In the major cities, finding a place to...