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Experts warn of super flu epidemic coming to the Netherlands

England's NHS is battling what they're calling a "Worst Case Scenario December" with flu cases soaring, and Dutch experts have a clear message: it's coming here too. The only question...
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9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

Spotted some gorgeous, tall, blonde Dutch eye candy from across the bar? Ooh la la, time to attack! Erm, we mean to flirt...
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Bike fishing: a Dutch occupation you never knew existed

Bike riding, bike commuting, bike delivering, bike... fishing? It's no news that the Netherlands is a bike country. It is one of the...
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5 unspoken rules in the Netherlands

I have lived in a variety of places in my life. When I decided to move to Drenthe, I kept hearing comments from...
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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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9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

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Spotted some gorgeous, tall, blonde Dutch eye candy from across the bar? Ooh la la, time to attack! Erm, we mean to flirt with them, of course. But wait, how鈥檚 your Dutch? 馃槵  Now, you...
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Bike fishing: a Dutch occupation you never knew existed

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Bike riding, bike commuting, bike delivering, bike... fishing? It's no news that the Netherlands is a bike country. It is one of the main forms of transport and virtually every household owns at least...
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How to ace the KNM integration exam (and skip the boredom)

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Here鈥檚 a little secret: the KNM exam is one of the most underestimated among the Dutch inburgering (integration) exams.  It sounds so simple: knowledge of Dutch society (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij). All you have...
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Manage your money across countries with this multi-currency platform

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Handling your business鈥檚 finances with just a Dutch bank account works well when your business is small, and your payments stay with the Netherlands. However, things quickly begin to change once you start working...
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What happens during Christmas in the Netherlands? A guide to the winter holidays

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The holidays are upon us! It's bijna (almost) Christmas. So, here's your survival guide to celebrating winter holidays in the Netherlands. You may be new to the Lowlands and feeling a bit confused...
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9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

Spotted some gorgeous, tall, blonde Dutch eye candy from across the bar? Ooh la la, time to attack! Erm, we mean to flirt...
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Bike fishing: a Dutch occupation you never knew existed

Bike riding, bike commuting, bike delivering, bike... fishing? It's no news that the Netherlands is a bike country. It is one of the...
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How to ace the KNM integration exam (and skip the boredom)

Here鈥檚 a little secret: the KNM exam is one of the most underestimated among the Dutch inburgering (integration) exams.  It sounds so simple: knowledge...
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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the 五楼自拍: ultimate 2025 guide

Moving to the Netherlands offers several challenges: from navigating the housing crisis to registering yourself, and you've beat them all! But now, there's...
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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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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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The museum town of the 五楼自拍: 13 great museums to visit in Leiden

Tired of the museums in Amsterdam and have devoured all that the museums in the other...
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This Dutch city was key to the origins of Thanksgiving

You may very well know by now how the Dutch like to spend their Christmas and Sinterklaas holidays, but how do they celebrate Thanksgiving in the Netherlands? You might be thinking,...
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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...
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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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