Boxing Day is for lounging around and eating leftover turkey, right? Not in the Netherlands. Unlike in most cultures, the Second Day of Christmas is a big deal to the Dutch —  just as important as December 25. You will typically visit the other side of the family than who you spent Christmas Day with. […]

The Dutch like to bring the New Year in with a bang — literally. Throughout the day, you can hear fireworks being set off left, right and centre. People also flock to The Hague to light bonfires on the Scheveningen shores. Dutch traditions also include eating sweet treats such as oliebollen and apple flap. READ […]

After a night of drinking, fireworks and stuffing yourself with oliebollen, the Dutch like to take it easy on New Year’s Day by jumping into the sea. As if this nieuwjaarsduik wasn’t daring enough, they do it fully nude — except for an orange hat. 

Valentine’s Day is not widely celebrated in the Netherlands, but it has gained some popularity in recent years. Flowers, chocolate, and valentines won’t go amiss if you buy them for your Dutch sweetheart but don’t expect them to make a big deal out of the day.  https://dutchreview.com/expat/valentines-day-in-the-netherlands/

Are you thinking of buying a house in the Netherlands? Then grab your calendar and circle this date: January 25, 2024.  Why? Because it's time to get all your burning questions about buying a house answered. On Thursday, January 25 at 19:00, you can learn all about the process of buying a house in the […]

Want to speak Dutch with Dutch people (who always speak English back to you)? Considering taking a Dutch language course but you don’t know if it’s the right thing for you? Well, how about a free trial lesson? Koentact wants to show you what it’s like to “Learn Dutch the fun way.” This is why […]

Dreaming of an apartment that’s stylish, modern, and just right for you? Well, look no further than Hyde Park.  Hyde Park is one of the Netherlands' biggest currently ongoing construction projects, and once completed, it will be a state-of-the-art city district in Hoofddorp. During this week's Open House days, you get a unique chance to visit […]

It's never too late to get started on your 2024 New Year's resolutions, so why not dive head-first into the Dutch language by taking a 7-day intensive course? Talencoach's week-long Brainwash course is the ideal way to get speaking Dutch in no time — through full immersion, great conversations, and lots of laughs. Here's how. […]

Who doesn’t like an extra hour of sunshine, especially in the Netherlands? On this day, the clock jumps an hour in the middle of the night, skipping 2 AM straight to 3 AM. This gives us more light to enjoy during the day in the following spring and summer months.  READ MORE | 15 things to […]

Moving abroad is hard enough — but if you add children to the mix, you're looking at a whole new challenge: You have to find the right school for them. Finding a school that meets your child's educational needs, offers an understanding of their international background, and encourages them to grow can be difficult — […]