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Does the Netherlands have a blind spot for racism?

All are equal in the eyes of the law. The Netherlands is a tolerant and hospitable country,...

All the Dutch you need for surviving the Dutch holiday season

With Christmas stampeding up in front of us, it’s important you have some guidelines to surviving the...

Eco-friendly birthday party favors and goodie bags in the Netherlands: yes, it’s possible!

As a Dutch child, a highlight of going to a birthday party is grabbing the bag full...

Don’t pay full price! Buy train tickets the Dutch way.

Not another rant about trains in the Netherlands? No, it's about the Dutch train tickets. Let’s face it....

How cryptocurrency friendly is the Netherlands?

Cryptocurrencies exploded into the world's consciousness almost a full decade ago when Bitcoin hit the scene. Since...

Is the legal status of abortion in the Netherlands under threat?

On Saturday, November 16, thousands of people participated in a protest against abortion (not as photographed in...

Feeling homesick? 5 typical Dutch things you can ship abroad!

5 typical Dutch things you can ship abroad Maybe you are a Dutchie who lives abroad or someone...

10 things to know about taxes in the Netherlands as an expat

Doing your taxes in the Netherlands as an expat is complicated: you're getting used to a whole new...