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Living in the Netherlands

How to calculate a winning offer for your Dutch dream house 

Picture this: you’ve been hunting for a home in the Netherlands for months, and your dream house...

Afrikaans and Dutch: the differences and similarities

Afrikaans and Dutch — what is the connection? Are these two languages as similar as they're rumoured...

Best prepaid credit cards in the Netherlands for 2025

Prepaid credit cards in the Netherlands give you the benefits of a credit card, like shopping online...

Online payments in the Netherlands: Everything you should know about choosing your payment method

Whether you’re paying your rent, topping up your OV-chipkaart, or treating yourself to some cheeky online shopping,...

7 fun and practical tips to help expat children integrate seamlessly into Dutch life

Our son Stefan (then 10 years old) never, ever wanted to move to the Netherlands. He was...

How to get a mortgage in the Netherlands: 7 tips from the mortgage experts at ING

Sometimes, all you need is for an expert to sit you down and tell you what to...

Fibre optics in the Netherlands: Getting the fastest internet in Amsterdam and beyond

Fibre optics offer lightning-fast internet speeds and a stable, ultra-reliable connection, whether you're in Amsterdam's bustling city...

Setting up internet in the Netherlands: The complete guide

Setting up your utilities in a foreign country can be a tricky process. We've all been there...