The Ultimate Guide to the Dutch Artist Visa
Imagine yourself in a drafty studio apartment overlooking a canal, creating art as you watch a bicycle ride past your window.
Dutch “Chat Checkouts” and the Fight Against Loneliness
In a world that’s always rushing, the Netherlands has quietly made space for slowness… at the supermarket checkout.
Are You Freezing? Why Dutch Homes Are Officially the Coldest in Europe
If you’ve been shivering in your apartment this winter, huddled under three blankets while wondering if your heating is broken
Why Renting Alone No Longer Works in Amsterdam: (And What High-Quality Renters do Instead)
If you’ve been trying to rent in Amsterdam as a single professional, it may feel like you’re doing everything right and still getting nowhere
Inburgering in 2026: Everything You Need To Know
Inburgering. A word any expat in their right mind would dread. Stay in the Netherlands for more than five minutes, and you will
How the Netherlands Paved the Way for EU Same Sex Marriage and LGBTQ+ Rights
If you’ve lived in the Netherlands for any length of time, you probably know that “doe normaal” (just act normal) is the
OV-Chipkaart Retirement in the Netherlands: What Changes in 2026–2027
If you have lived in the Netherlands for more than five minutes, you have probably met the OV-chipkaart.
The Next Dutch Municipal Elections: What Expats Need to Know
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, will be the next round of local elections in the Netherlands
4 Immigration Rule Changes in the Netherlands You Need To Be Aware Of
Looking back at the past year, there have been many significant immigration changes that could impact your ability to work
Underwater Chess Crowns New World Champions in the Netherlands
Chess is tough enough when you can breathe, but on December 29, the World Diving Chess Championships in Groningen made oxygen part of the game.