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An African proverb may stress that it takes a village to raise a child, but if a new Dutch law is passed, four people should do the trick.聽 The VVD (People鈥檚...
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Four ways the Dutch and Swedes are the same (but different)

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Sinterklaas for expats: all the Dutch you need to make it through the holiday season

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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

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Four ways the Dutch and Swedes are the same (but different)

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The Dutch and the Swedes have a few things in common, but of course, they're not quite the same. The Dutch are often associated with eating raw herring and cycling wildly across their flat country. Perhaps...
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鈥橳is the season鈥 for Black Friday tech deals! From free TVs to discounts up to 75%, these are the best internet and SIM offers on the Dutch market. Whilst America may have invented Black Friday,...
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7 things to consider when renting out your house in the Netherlands

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Are you thinking of renting out your house in the Netherlands? There's a lot to consider, but geen probleem! We have a comprehensive list of what to keep in mind. There are many different things...
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Why don鈥檛 the Dutch say sorry?

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Coming from England, I have the habit of saying "sorry" even if someone runs over my foot with a truck. So, when I found out we were moving to the Netherlands, one of the...
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What does home contents insurance cover in the Netherlands?

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So you鈥檙e thinking about getting home contents insurance 鈥 or you鈥檝e just signed a policy 鈥 but you鈥檙e not sure what鈥檚 covered under home contents insurance (inboedelverzekering) in the Netherlands?  First off, it鈥檚 always a...
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Four ways the Dutch and Swedes are the same (but different)

The Dutch and the Swedes have a few things in common, but of course, they're not quite the same. The Dutch are often associated...
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鈥橳is the season鈥 for Black Friday tech deals! From free TVs to discounts up to 75%, these are the best internet and SIM...
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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the 五楼自拍: ultimate 2025 guide

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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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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!)

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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: Amsterdam has its very own Buddhist temple, and it鈥檚 hidden in plain sight! In fact,...
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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

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Hiking in The Hague: 11 nature spots for the outdoor adventurer

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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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