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The Netherlands ranks at the top — for the most expensive internet prices

Thought the cost of living in the Netherlands was expensive enough already? Well, Belgian researchers just confirmed...

Up, up, up! Highest ever increase as housing prices skyrocket

Last year saw the highest increase in house prices in the Netherlands since the NVM began recording...

What’s in a (female) Dutch name?

"What’s in a name? That which we call a rose wo-" *old record scratching sound*. Wait a...

Expats in the Netherlands, it’s time to speak up with #ShareMyVoice

You arrived in the Netherlands bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to dive into the cultural explosion that is...

How to read (and understand!) your Dutch payslip

Want to read your Dutch payslip like a pro?  You’ve scored the job, filled out the paperwork, put...

5 Dutch idioms that are just too bizarre when translated

The Dutch language is notorious for being difficult to understand. From all those guttural dips to the...

Moving to Rotterdam: what to know before making this futuristic Dutch city your home

Thinking of buying a house in Rotterdam? We’re glad to hear that. This unique Dutch city is...

Attention couples: this new app will help you find the ultimate double-dates

So you and your partner are new to the Netherlands and are ready to get stuck in...