Happy birthday King Willem-Alexander! The tradition of celebrating the monarch’s birthday is over 100 years old, but we’re guessing it used to be a lot more formal. Today, Koningsdag is […]

As an expat in the Netherlands, one question often plagues your mind: If I was to stay here, how do I buy a house? Am I even eligible for one?  […]

Freedom is a huge part of the Dutch culture and this day pays a tribute to all those who gave their lives for it. On Dodenherdenking (Remembrance Day), a royal […]

The Dutch love their freedom and on this day, they take to the streets to celebrate it. A day full of festivals, parades, and concerts, May 5 commemorates the end […]

Did you know that in the Netherlands, Mother’s Day is associated with flowers? So much so that it used to be referred to by the name Moederdag-Bloemendag (Mother’s Day - […]

If there's one way to enrich your life in the Netherlands, it's by taking a Dutch language course. But what if you just want a taster before you dedicate yourself? […]

The Dutch housing market is no easy territory to find yourself in — but if you want to find a home, you need to arm yourself with as many helpful […]

Choosing a school for your child is an enormous responsibility — after all, you’re laying the first stepping stone for the rest of their life. But how can you set […]

Ready to settle down and buy your very own home in the Netherlands? Then Hyde Park is for you. Even better, you now have the chance to learn all about […]

Whit Sunday is part of what the Dutchies call the Pentecost. What is it all about? Originally a Christian holiday, nowadays Pentecost is about enjoying time off with family and […]

Being an international in the Netherlands has many hurdles — but is becoming a homeowner really a pipe dream? You may be pleasantly surprised! If you’re curious about your chances […]

Many of us learn things as we go, but when it comes to buying a house in the Netherlands, you don't want to enter into the process completely blind — […]