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9 things to consider when buying a bike in the Netherlands

Buying a bike in the Netherlands isn't just a transaction; it's practically a rite of passage. You're about to join the ranks of a cycling nation that takes its two-wheeled...
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9 things to consider when buying a bike in the Netherlands

Buying a bike in the Netherlands isn't just a transaction; it's practically a rite of passage. You're about to join the ranks of...
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15 ways to spot an international in the Netherlands

Picture this: you鈥檙e strolling down a beautiful Dutch street when someone with zero spatial awareness bumps into you. Congratulations! You鈥檝e found yourself an...
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12 weird laws the Netherlands still has in 2025

In a country that's described as overly bureaucratic, it's not surprising that the Netherlands controls some things you wouldn't expect them to. From who...
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7 ways to teach your children about money in the Netherlands

Dutch children are heel independent 鈥  from cycling to school on their own to getting their first jobs at a young age. If...
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The best banks in the Netherlands for internationals in 2025

Finding the best banks for expats in the Netherlands can be a real search. There'll be many factors that influence your decision, from...
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5 reasons why ING should be your bank of choice in the Netherlands

As an international living in a foreign country, finding a bank you can trust and rely on is crucial for easily navigating everyday...
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If opening a new (Dutch) bank account is high on your list of priorities, you鈥檒l love this new welcome bonus for ING鈥檚 stellar banking services. 馃捀 New ING customers can score an easy 鈧100 just...
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12 weird laws the Netherlands still has in 2025

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In a country that's described as overly bureaucratic, it's not surprising that the Netherlands controls some things you wouldn't expect them to. From who can share houses, to where you can lock a burglar, and...
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How the Dutch raise their kids to be independent

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It's just another weekday for Dutch children: As their parents wave goodbye from a distance, they make their own way to school on their bikes without a second thought 鈥 or a helmet! 馃槸 As...
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Invoicing as a freelancer in the 五楼自拍: the ultimate guide

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Getting paid as ZZP鈥檈rs shouldn鈥檛 mean losing Zzzs. This is everything you need to know about sending invoices as a freelancer in the Netherlands.  Feeling overwhelmed about invoicing is normal, and curable! The task feels...
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The 8 greatest forests in the Netherlands for a nature escape

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The Netherlands is full of stunning forests that offer the perfect escape from the rush of the Randstad. A leisurely walk around a forest in Holland is the ideal way to relax, breathe, and...
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You can now get 鈧100 for opening a bank account with ING: Here鈥檚 how

If opening a new (Dutch) bank account is high on your list of priorities, you鈥檒l love this new welcome bonus for ING鈥檚 stellar...
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12 weird laws the Netherlands still has in 2025

In a country that's described as overly bureaucratic, it's not surprising that the Netherlands controls some things you wouldn't expect them to. From who...
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How the Dutch raise their kids to be independent

It's just another weekday for Dutch children: As their parents wave goodbye from a distance, they make their own way to school on...
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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the 五楼自拍: ultimate 2025 guide

Moving to the Netherlands offers a number of challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself 鈥 and you've beat them all!...
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The best SIM-only plans in the 五楼自拍: the ultimate guide

Whether you鈥檝e just stepped off the plane at Schiphol, or have been in the Netherlands for a while, you may be debating whether...
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Unlimited data SIM cards in the 五楼自拍: the ultimate guide

With an unlimited data SIM card in the Netherlands, you can surf, scroll, and stream without worrying about running out of data. Perfect...
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Why is there a Chinese temple in the middle of Amsterdam?

Ah, yes, Amsterdam: the city of canals, flower markets, cute crooked houses鈥 and Chinese temples?! That鈥檚 right:...
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The Rembrandt experience: discover the life of a young Rembrandt by walking through Leiden

The famous Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn was actually born and raised in Leiden. Yes, that...
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Amsterdam

Hiking in Amsterdam: top 7 places for wandelen near the city

Hiking and Amsterdam are two words that are not often paired 鈥 but that didn't stop us from trying.  Escaping to the wilderness is an ideal solution for managing stress, yet,...
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Hiking in The Hague: 11 nature spots for the outdoor adventurer

Loving the busy city that is The Hague, but still craving a wander in the great...
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The pilgrims in Leiden: Where were the pilgrims before they sailed to America?

The pilgrims in Leiden were a religious group that escaped from England and came to live...
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Why I love Haarlem: a local’s guide to the Spaarnestad

No matter how many times I tell my friends I live in Haarlem, every time we...
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Enjoy this photo report of beautiful Leiden in the rain

Leiden is a picturesque town centrally located between Amsterdam and The Hague, and happens to look...
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