It's the difference between wearing your orange shorts or digging out an orange scarf, hat and gloves. Well, good news! King's Day will feel the warmest it has in a while. The freezing weather recently makes it hard to believe Saturday's royal celebrations will be anything more than a mass…
If you’re thinking of buying a house in the Netherlands as an international, the first question that probably pops into your mind is: “Am I even eligible for a Dutch mortgage?” Put simply: it depends! Who are you? Are you living in the Netherlands? What is your work situation? Do…
The salty whiff of warm fries from the Golden Arches is legendary — and now McDonald's is asking you to smell its walls to prove it. Strolling around the streets of Utrecht and Leiden recently, passersby could smell a series of blank red and yellow billboards before seeing them, Food…
When moving to the Netherlands, there's a bunch of things you should most definitely do — like eat a stroopwafel, see a windmill, or ride a bike. However, there are also quite a few things on the 'no way' list. The good thing is that the Dutch are quite direct,…
Finding a job in the Netherlands is hard, especially as an international. LinkedIn's overview of the top Dutch companies to work for in 2024 is a great place to start, however. 😉 The professional networking platform compiles an annual list ranking companies' opportunities for career development, promotions, and new skills.…
Think you're lucky to find a space outside to enjoy your beer on a sunny day in Amsterdam? Now, it's even more of a luxury, as the terrace tax is doubling for some bars and restaurants. Tax rates vary across the capital, reaching as high as €170 per square metre…
When we think about airport security, we imagine chaos: you walk through the machine and — BEEP — you forgot some keys in your pocket. You walk again — BEEP — maybe it's your hair tie!? BEEP — some stranger is patting you down. It's stressful, you're sweating, and a…
Everyone loves a good party, but King's Day in Amsterdam is the biggest of them all! So, what's happening in the Dutch capital on April 27? 🧡 Amsterdam is going to have its own festivities, so here's what you should know if you're planning on celebrating in the Dutch capital.…
Are you an international who loves working in Amsterdam? Or would you like to become one? Well, you're not the only one! In fact, Amsterdam ranks second in the list of most attractive cities for potential expats in the WORLD. According to a recent study conducted by the Boston Consulting…
Dutch toilets have been making a splash in a recent Reddit thread, where an exasperated expat questioned their infamous 'poo shelf'. Which, as the Dutchies hilariously pointed out, saves you from splash. As an international, it's quite taboo (or should we say, ta-'poo') when you first encounter the strange Dutch…
It’s the day after King's Day, and unless you live under a rock, you probably had some sort of celebration the previous night/day. 🥳 It’s historic, it’s orange, there are crowds and crowds of people, and the traditional flea markets (vrijmakten) span across the sidewalks and parks. So much fun. So…