Moving To The Netherlands: A Complete Guide
Moving to the Netherlands is a big decision. At first, it feels like an adventure and a grand opportunity! But then you realize it may be more difficult than you anticipated. Lucky for you, we put together this step-by-step guide on how to move to the Netherlands. Step 1: Acquire a Visa Depending on where…
Dutch PM Rutte Changes Stance On Controversial Zwarte Piet Character
Zwarte Piet has been a hot topic in the Netherlands, and around the world, across the last few years.
NGO Jobs Netherlands : Intergovernmental, NGOs & Nonprofits in the Netherlands
Life is not all about work and play. It is about compassion and helping others as well. In the Netherlands, there are a variety of ways you can show both. The country is a center for all kinds of organizations that work across a variety of causes.
Is it Holland, the Netherlands, or the Dutch?
If you’re wondering what exactly the differences are between “Holland”, “The Netherlands”, and “Dutch” then you’ve come to the right place. A common misconception is that Holland is another name for the entire Netherlands, however, it is actually just a part of the entire country. To be fair, it can get a bit confusing and…
The 5 Quirkiest Museums in the Netherlands
Have you ever stumbled upon a life-size replica of a microbe? Do you know how an early-modern era jukebox works? Can you tell what Gerrit Rietveld’s favorite armchair looks like?
Rotterdam Architecture: 6 of the Most Unique Buildings in Holland
If you visited Rotterdam over 10 years ago, you probably got out of Centraal Station and felt like you were looking at a concrete wall. But over the past decade, Rotterdam architecture projects have transformed the cityscape.
Five Dutch Television Programmes You Need In Your Life Right Now
Some notable Dutch exports? Cheese, wooden clogs, tulips. As to the unfairly overlooked ones? Dutch television shows.
5 Castles You Must Visit in the Netherlands
Once the bustling centre of social life, castles have since transformed from the most-coveted places to get into to the refurbished backdrops of film shoots. On a visit, you might catch sight of busy film crews, partake in highly-informative exhibitions, or explore vast pieces of land devoted to preserving centuries-old horticultural practices.
Good Guy Netherlands
In 2005, UK policy advisor Simon Anholt launched a large-scale study examining the way individuals perceive other countries. In many cases, countries depend on their image, and sometimes to a great degree. It is the way they are perceived by the world, which grants certain status, provides access to information, more advanced technology, better business…
How to Save Time and Money by Not Doing Laundry (But Still Keep Your Clothes Clean)
Laundry: the never-ending chore. You wash and fold and iron because you know that looking good is key to success. And if you just arrived in the Netherlands, looking professional can make or break an interview with potential employers and landlords. Doing laundry is just another source of stress that we don’t need in the…