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21 beautiful towns in the Netherlands that aren鈥檛 Amsterdam

There are so many beautiful towns in the Netherlands, but getting wrapped up in that city life is easy. Here are 21 stunning options for you to check out while escaping...
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A chocolate letter from Sinterklaas: A delicious Dutch gift

A chocolate letter is the popular gift from Sinterklaas (the Dutch Santa), but do you know where the tradition comes from?
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9 Dutch birthday traditions that鈥檒l confuse the heck out of internationals

First time celebrating a birthday in the Netherlands? Gefeliciteerd! Birthdays are a special event in every culture and have their own little quirks. The...
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How to survive the Dutch winter: clothing, will to live, and more

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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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How to survive the Dutch winter: clothing, will to live, and more

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Knowing how to prepare for a Dutch winter can be daunting, especially if you鈥檙e completely unfamiliar with the weather here. But adjusting to your new climate needn鈥檛 be so scary. I arrived here from South...
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14 forward-thinking things Dutch people do

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Throughout history, the Dutch have encouraged innovation, development, and creativity in many arenas. In fact, the Netherlands is world-renowned for being progressive! So, naturally, I've compiled a list of the most forward-thinking things Dutchies do....
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Welcome to Nyenrode鈥檚 Breukelen campus (and yes, it has a castle)

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If you were born in the era of Harry Potter (or simply have a thing for magical fortresses), then chances are that you鈥檝e imagined yourself studying and living in a place similar to Hogwarts.  While...
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Are you looking for an English language school that goes beyond the ordinary? Well, look no further than MixTree Languages. Why? What makes them different? Good questions 鈥 we鈥檝e got the answers.  Located right in...
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Investing vs saving in the 五楼自拍: What鈥檚 the right choice in 2025?

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How to survive the Dutch winter: clothing, will to live, and more

Knowing how to prepare for a Dutch winter can be daunting, especially if you鈥檙e completely unfamiliar with the weather here. But adjusting to...
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Throughout history, the Dutch have encouraged innovation, development, and creativity in many arenas. In fact, the Netherlands is world-renowned for being progressive! So, naturally,...
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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the 五楼自拍: ultimate 2025 guide

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21 beautiful towns in the Netherlands that aren鈥檛 Amsterdam

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This Dutch city was key to the origins of Thanksgiving

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The 18 best street markets in Amsterdam: the ultimate guide

Street markets in Amsterdam have stacks to offer when it comes to shopping: the thrill of running into a good bargain, finding ethically resourced and healthy ingredients, or gobsmackingly delicious,...
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Stunning colourised footage of Rotterdam before WWII (video inside!)

Discover a completely different Rotterdam from the one we know now. This colourised footage of Rotterdam...
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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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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...
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