Dutch Beer and Liquor
Holland’s history of distilling and brewing goes back centuries, so it is no surprise that many Dutch beer and liquor brands are established around the world.
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10 Historic North Holland Towns
Amsterdam may be best known Dutch city but expats in Netherlands should know there are other historic North Holland towns worth a visit. Here are 10 options
Continue reading →Netherlands Mortgage Rates & Home Prices
Netherlands mortgage rates are among lowest in Europe, making it a good place for expats to buy a home. Current mortgage interest rates are between 3.5-5%
Continue reading →Amsterdam Fun Facts
Expats in Netherlands may know it is the largest Dutch city and capital, but these Amsterdam fun facts will set you apart at the next pub quiz or trivia night.
Continue reading →Biggest Netherlands Home Store Malls
For expat shoppers trying to find Netherlands home store malls (referred to in Dutch as woonboulevards), here are the 10 largest in the country.
Continue reading →Netherlands Sports Trivia
Netherlands sports trivia and fun facts about Dutch athletes- world records, Olympic medals, best team sports, speed skating, hockey, swimming, football, tennis
Continue reading →Netherlands Jewelry Shopping
Expats will find Netherlands jewelry shopping is not unlike in other countries. There are large Dutch jewelry retail chains and independent jewelers as well.
Continue reading →10 Unique Dutch Museums
These 10 unique Dutch museums show how creative and unabashed the Dutch are in creating shrines that are offbeat, too narrow in scope or about taboo subjects.
Continue reading →Dutch Home Decor Brands
For new expats in Netherlands, here are Dutch home decor brands you are likely to come across when shopping for furniture, bedding, tableware in Holland.
Continue reading →Outlet Shopping in Netherlands
Expats looking for outlet shopping in Netherlands can find info here – factory outlet malls, off-price retailers, Dutch webshops that sell closeout merchandise
Continue reading →Netherlands 10 Biggest Animal Parks
Holland offers many zoos, aquariums and animal attractions for families and children to enjoy. These are the Netherlands 10 biggest animal parks in the country.
Continue reading →10 Best Netherlands Gardens
For flower, plant and tree lovers, Holland has a lot to offer. Here are the 10 best Netherlands gardens including botanical, tulip, palace and castle varieties.
Continue reading →Netherlands Largest Hotel Chains
The Netherlands largest hotel chains include both Dutch and international brands and offer hospitality accommodations ranging from budget to 5-star.
Continue reading →Netherlands Largest International Schools
The Netherlands largest international schools can be found in Amsterdam (capital), The Hague (seat of Dutch government), Eindhoven and Maastricht.
Continue reading →10 Familiar City Names in Netherlands
Ask someone from back home to name 10 places in Holland and they will likely be stumped beyond Amsterdam and Rotterdam. But if you were to mention the places below, they would probably be surprised to recognize all the names.
Continue reading →Hospitals in The Netherlands
Expats will generally find Dutch hospitals to be clean, modern and equipped with latest technology treating patients. There are 120 hospitals in the Netherlands
Continue reading →Airports in The Netherlands
There are 5 commercial airports in the Netherlands- Amsterdam Schiphol is the biggest followed by airports in Eindhoven, Rotterdam, Maastricht and Groningen.
Continue reading →12 Days of Holland Christmas
Here are 12 Holland-related Christmas gift ideas, from scenic coffee table books and iconic tree ornaments to delicious Dutch chocolate and tasty liqueurs…
Continue reading →Large Expat Employers in Netherlands
Here’s a list of multi-national corporations, international organizations, universities and schools that employ large numbers of English-speakers in Netherlands
Continue reading →Netherlands White Goods & Appliances
Expats looking for Netherlands white goods appliances stores in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, that sell refrigerators, washers, dryers can find them here…
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