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Studying in the Netherlands? Here are 9 things you need to set up

So you’ve just arrived on Dutch soil, suitcase in hand, ready to study in the Netherlands. You...
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Finance

I invested in stocks with Scalable Capital: here’s my experience

If there’s one thing I don’t want someone lecturing me about, it’s which stocks to invest in....
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Housing

The student housing nightmare: a tale of discrimination, fraud, and protest

Moving to a new country is often something to be celebrated. However, for new international students arriving...
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Household

Prepaid vs SIM-only in the Netherlands: which is better for newcomers?

Choosing between a prepaid SIM and a SIM-only plan in the Netherlands comes down to one question:...
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Finance

Unemployment benefits in the Netherlands: what you need to know 2026

We've previously discussed what happens if you lose your job in the Netherlands, but what about the...
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Culture

Why don’t the Dutch like to use curtains?

Dutch culture is notoriously open-minded. Controversial topics such as abortion, drug use, euthanasia, homosexuality and prostitution are...
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Lifestyle

12 realisations every expat in the Netherlands can relate to

There’s a saying that goes, “celebrate the little moments because one day you’ll look back and realise...
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Learn Dutch

Learning Dutch and sick of people switching to English? This app would never

One of the plagues of learning Dutch is rehearsing something in your head, working up the nerve...
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