Swimming in the Amsterdam Canals
The Netherlands is a very watery nation. It boasts an enormous coastline, an intricate infrastructure of canals, several natural and manmade lakes, parks filled with ponds and,
Come Celebrate 135 Years of Koninklijk Theater Carré
From the 7th to the 25th of September, join the Scapino Ballet Rotterdam and the Dutch band Blaudzun along with Codarts Circus Arts to pay homage to 135 years of the Koninklijk Theater Carré with their performance “Oscar.”
Five Best Microbreweries in Nijmegen
Craft beer is big business, with the market predicted to hit USD 210.78 billion by 2028. In the Netherlands, craft beer, or ‘speciaalbier,’ is a mainstay in almost every bar or restaurant.
Why is the Netherlands so Successful (The Secret to Dutch Genius)
Windmills, clogs, bikes, and tulips. For many, the Netherlands conjures images of a peaceful, relaxed, and liberal country. But don’t be fooled.
Tandarts Jordaan: The Best Dental Practice for Expats in Amsterdam
Dental care is not something you want to be worrying about when you find yourself in a new country. As an
How God Can Help You Speak Much Better Dutch
Have you ever noticed that one thing is always missing when you look at methods for learning languages?
Road Tax in the Netherlands: What is the Wegenbelasting?
Did you know that there is a road tax in the Netherlands? In Dutch, it is called the Wegenbelasting.
Get Fit & Make Friends: Why Joining a Football League is the Perfect Activity
Have you ever walked past a pitch, overhearing a referee’s whistle as a 5-a-side team shouted to pass the ball?
STAP BUDGET: Dutch Government Offers 160million euros in 2023 Study Subsidy
As of 2024, the Dutch government will no longer be offering the STAP Budget. It’s no secret that the Dutch government has abolished the ability to use study costs (tuition, course exam fees, books, and other required material) as a tax-deductible expense
What you Need to Know About a VvE
If you buy an apartment in the Netherlands, you will have to send money every month to the VvE, the mysterious-sounding Vereniging van Eigenaren – or homeowners association. Here’s what you need to know about the VvE.