Expat News

Buying A House In The Netherlands: 3 Crucial Questions To Ask

Wil Jansen, real estate agent at @WORK Makelaardij, answers three essential questions house-hunting expats in the Nether... Read more

Feeling Lost As An Expat Business Owner? Listen To Your Intuition

Sometimes as a small business owner, you feel lost in how you approach and market your services and don't have the answe... Read more

The Most Unexpected Place To Learn And Practise Your Dutch

A fitness centre (sportschool) is not only good for your health, but it is also an excellent way to meet Dutch people an... Read more

Summer Solstice: How To Celebrate The Longest Day Of The Year In The Netherlands

One of the best things about summer in the Netherlands is longer days with more time to soak up what sun we do get. What... Read more

How A New Way Of Looking At Language Levels Can Transform Your Dutch

Have you been learning Dutch for a while? Do you sometimes wonder what your level is? It is a legitimate question that s... Read more

Death, Taxes And Marriage: What They All Mean For Inheritance

Death, taxes and marriage - three items which are seldom mentioned in the same sentence. Most people feel unwilling to... Read more

How ChatGPT Can Help You Get Your Next Job

As a career coach, I am always on the lookout for new, time-efficient ways in which I can help my clients get new jobs f... Read more

Why More American Expats Are Renouncing Their US Citizenship

Americans living abroad face unique challenges. Olivier Wagner from 1040 Abroad explains what these reasons are and why... Read more

Your Guide To Speaking Dutch Like A Local This Summer

Are you ready to have a fantastic summer in the Netherlands but aren't confident about your Dutch language skills? UvA T... Read more

How To Communicate With Unshakeable Confidence

"Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the hu... Read more

How Cultivating Critical Thinking Can Empower Your Child

Choosing the right international school is a challenging decision that many families face. Of course, academic achieveme... Read more

Starting A Business In The Netherlands: Key Steps And Considerations

Viviënne Wormsbecher from Blue Umbrella presents this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the process of launchin... Read more

8 Best Food Delivery Apps In The Netherlands

Don’t have time to pop to the shops after work and need a quick grocery delivery? Or maybe you need a break from cooki... Read more

Common Grammar Mistakes Every English Speaker Makes In Dutch

In this article, drawing from her own personal experience and professional insight, Kate Aemisegger from UvA Talen discu... Read more

Self-employed Vs. Employee In The Netherlands: How Do You Pay US Expat Taxes?

How do your taxes in the Netherlands vary depending on your employment status? Learn how to navigate your expat taxes as... Read more