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In the Netherlands, rules are rules (but only when it’s convenient)

When did it become cool to break the rules? Okay, rhetorical question since the people who break...

11 things you should do before moving to the Netherlands

So, you’ve decided to make the big move to this small country? Wat leuk! Before you get...

9 podcasts that’ll have you speaking Dutch in no time

Want to learn Dutch but have difficulty making head or tail of the tongue-twisting sounds of the...

How to open a bank account in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

You’ve moved to the Netherlands (or maybe you will soon), and it suddenly hits you — do...

Did you know there were “mountains” in the Netherlands?

Mountains in the Netherlands? Is that a thing? The Netherlands is a flat country with almost one-third...

Housing & rental scams in the Netherlands: the ultimate red flag guide

Finding housing in the Netherlands can be ridiculously hard — and there's a minefield of scams to...

How to get weight-loss medication in the Netherlands as an international

If you’ve recently moved to the Netherlands, you might be wondering how to access the new generation...

11 things that will surprise you about renting in the Netherlands

There are plenty of things that will surprise you about the Netherlands — what the frick are...