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5 Ways To Support Your Child's Transition To Secondary School

As your children start a new school phase, the ongoing encouragement from parents becomes a crucial factor. As parents, ... Read more

How Flexible Studying Can Help Your Work-life Balance

In this article, Nyenrode Business University explains the benefits of flexible, part-time learning for busy individual... Read more

How US Expats Can Avoid Double Taxation In The Netherlands

In this article, Mike Wallace from Greenback Expat Tax Services simplifies the concept of double taxation and sheds l... Read more

What Is A Bakfiets And Why Does Your Family Need One?

In this article, Jaime Silva, the founder of BOAH Bikes, talks about the role of the cargo bikes in the lives of many ... Read more

Increase Your Mortgage To Buy A Horse

No, the title isn't a mistake. Egle Kemezyte, from Mister Mortgage, overviews the primary reasons why people opt to incr... Read more

How To Increase Your Mortgage

Egle Kemezyte, from Mister Mortgage, overviews the primary reasons why people opt to increase their mortgages, highlight... Read more

5 Quirky Things You Should Know About Dutch Culture

Tulips. Clogs. Windmills. Giant wheels of Gouda cheese. Tulip farmers in clogs holding giant wheels of Gouda cheese posi... Read more

Should You Buy Or Rent A Home In The Netherlands?

When you first move to a new country, usually you will start with renting a house. After some time, you might want to co... Read more

The Changes To Non-compete Laws In The Netherlands From 2025

The non-competition clause is often a standard part of most Dutch employment contracts. However, a new bill has been pa... Read more

Why You Need A Dutch Bank Account As An International Student

Are you an international student who is planning to do an exchange or enrol in a degree programme in the Netherlands? AB... Read more

12 Top Breweries In Amsterdam

Whether it’s at a borrel after work or on a sunny terrace with lunch, the Dutch know how to enjoy a refreshing glass o... Read more

Why Your Foreign Bank Card Isn't Accepted In The Netherlands

If you've ever been to the Netherlands, you may have noticed that many stores have a "PIN-only" sign. This sign indicat... Read more

Dutch Office Culture: A Guide For Internationals

In this article, the Dutch language school Taalthuis, which frequently organises in-company Dutch courses, guides you th... Read more

Work For A Foreign Employer? The 30% Ruling And Taxes Explained

Working in the Netherlands for a foreign employer? Taxsight explains how to set up the right tax structure and apply for... Read more

Tips For Learning Dutch Effectively In The Netherlands

Learning Dutch in the Netherlands can bring many benefits as an expat. You can make Dutch friends, get to know the cultu... Read more