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How to get a driver’s licence in the Netherlands: the 2025 guide

If you’re considering getting a driving licence in the Netherlands, your first question is probably: “But how?” And...

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...

15 motivating places to work or study in The Hague

From humble cafés to impressive libraries and coworking spaces, here are the 15 best places to work...

21 Dutch terms you need to know before you buy a house in the Netherlands

Buying a house in the Netherlands? Congrats on taking that big step! Becoming a homeowner is a...

7 bizarre things about being German and working in the Netherlands

Germany and the Netherlands might not be polar opposites, but if you’ve had the pleasure of working...

7 ways a Dutch job is different

Dreaming of a Dutch job? Here's the thing: working in the Netherlands can be dramatically different to...

I went from A1 to B2 with this Dutch language school; here’s how it went

Learning Dutch can hang over the head of every international in the Netherlands.  But how do you learn...

Monthly alarm sirens in the Netherlands: what you need to know

So you're wondering why you're hearing sirens in the Netherlands on a Monday morning. First of all,...