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Sick leave in the Netherlands: the easy guide for 2024
Coughs, splutters, headaches, injuries, burnout, and chronic illnesses: all things that might force you to take sick leave in the Netherlands. 🤒
But before you call in sick to your Dutch...
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Mother’s Day in the Netherlands: 7 reasons why I want my first Mother’s Day to be here
No, I’m not a mom — yet. But just like many other women in their early 30s with no children, I hear the...
9 surprisingly unsustainable Dutch habits
You might have heard that the Netherlands is a super sustainable, climate-friendly country — a green warrior’s dream. The truth, however, is that...
What the frick is a frikandel?
The frikandel is perhaps the most contentious of Dutch foods. It's both widely loved and widely hated, but what the frick is it?
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Sick leave in the Netherlands: the easy guide for 2024
Coughs, splutters, headaches, injuries, burnout, and chronic illnesses: all things that might force you to take sick leave in the Netherlands. 🤒
But before you call in sick to your Dutch workplace, you’re probably not...
Mother’s Day in the Netherlands: 7 reasons why I want my first Mother’s Day to be here
No, I’m not a mom — yet. But just like many other women in their early 30s with no children, I hear the quiet tick-tock of that biological clock in the background of my...
I had a good experience with the Dutch healthcare system, am I the only one?
Some of the horror stories you hear about the Dutch healthcare system could hospitalise you. However, my one-week whirlwind from being unregistered to sitting in emergency care completely changed my outlook.
In a very short...
Meet Factor, your fresh, chef-cooked meal delivery service
After a long day at work and a windy bike ride home, you only want to sit on your couch and relax. But then the dreaded moment comes: you need to get up and...
I had to pay €4 to use a toilet on King’s Day — and I’m pissed
Listen, I know that there are worse things in the world, but let me rant for a second. If you're a woman in Amsterdam with a full bladder, good luck.
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Sick leave in the Netherlands: the easy guide for 2024
Coughs, splutters, headaches, injuries, burnout, and chronic illnesses: all things that might force you to take sick leave in the Netherlands. 🤒
But before...
Mother’s Day in the Netherlands: 7 reasons why I want my first Mother’s Day to be here
No, I’m not a mom — yet. But just like many other women in their early 30s with no children, I hear the...
I had a good experience with the Dutch healthcare system, am I the only one?
Some of the horror stories you hear about the Dutch healthcare system could hospitalise you. However, my one-week whirlwind from being unregistered to...
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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2024 guide
Moving to the Netherlands offers a number of challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself — and you've beat them all!...
The best SIM-only plans in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide
Whether you’ve just stepped off the plane at Schiphol, or have been in the Netherlands for a while, you may be debating whether...
Unlimited data SIM cards in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide
Hoera, you’ve landed in the Netherlands, tried your first stroopwafel, and now you’re looking for the perfect unlimited data plan to power your...
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Haarlem
18 charming things to do in Haarlem
So, you’ve found your way to Haarlem, Netherlands, otherwise known as ‘little Amsterdam’. However, now that you’ve...
Cities
The Atlantic Wall: the remnants of Nazis on the Dutch coast
You might have noticed concrete bunkers in the dunes along The Hague's coastline, ominously pointing out...
Amsterdam
Is smoking weed in Amsterdam legal? (+ 7 best coffeeshops!)
You’ve arrived in Amsterdam, you’re ready to hit the coffeeshops, but wait: Is smoking weed in Amsterdam legal?
You’re not the first to ask this question, and you won’t be the...
Cities
33 unmissable things to do in Rotterdam in 2024
As the Dutch centre of modern architecture and big city vibes, there are lots of things...
Amsterdam
How to get from Amsterdam to London in 2024
Travelling from Amsterdam to London is easy. These two capitals are not only close but are...
Cities
17 unforgettable things to do in Leiden in 2024
Albeit small and charming, there are loads of things to do in Leiden. As one of...
Cities
11 of the best free things to do in The Hague in 2024
If you're sick and tired of spending your money in expensive and touristy Amsterdam, there are...