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A new life in the Netherlands? It’s not just for the young

This isn't about the "wild and free" international students in the Netherlands. It’s time for the “I...

What is Prinsjesdag? Everything you need to know about the Netherlands’ Budget Day tradition

Every third Tuesday in September, The Hague rolls out its pomp, pageantry, and horse-drawn carriages, while the...

Can you get a Dutch phone plan before registering in the Netherlands?

Sorting out a phone plan is one of those things you want to tick off the moment...

Your Dutch energy bill jumps €141 next year (and that’s before the actual energy gets pricier)

A typical Dutch household will pay around €89 more for electricity transmission and €52 more for gas...

What does home contents insurance cover in the Netherlands?

So you’re thinking about getting home contents insurance — or you’ve just signed a policy — but...

9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

Spotted some gorgeous, tall, blonde Dutch eye candy from across the bar? Ooh la la, time to...

5 reasons why ING should be your bank of choice in the Netherlands

As an international living in a foreign country, finding a bank you can trust and rely on...

After a korting? The ultimate guide to cheap shops in the Netherlands

Looking for the equivalent of a dollar store, a euro shop, or a pound shop in the...