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The 5 stages of learning Dutch

It was only after I moved to the Netherlands that I started learning Dutch. Before that, I...

Take care: five ways to cope with the mental impact of lockdown in the Netherlands

With the Dutch government looking to start relaxing measures soon. It seems we are almost at the...

Gastouders: a unique Dutch way to raise happy kids 

Being a parent is great, but it's more than a full-time job. Working 24 hours a day,...

Parenthood in the Netherlands: advantages and challenges

Being a parent is no piece of cake, no matter where you are from. However, the way...

Freedom and face masks: a Hong Kong perspective on Dutch anti-measures protests

“Met elkaar en voor elkaar", with each other, for each other. You may be thinking that the...

This EU digital certificate may just make a summer vacay possible (despite coronavirus!)

Dreaming of a getaway this summer? (We are!) A new plan could mean that those vaccinated against,...

An expat’s guide to learning the Dutch language

Learning anything new can be overwhelming, not to mention a second language. Are you deciding whether or...

Feeling adventurous? 3 daring Dutch recipes to test your inner chef (and your patience)

Enjoy cooking Dutch food? Then you are in for a real adventure with the first part of...