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
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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 →The Hague Fun Facts
Expats in Netherlands may know The Hague is the third largest city in Holland and that its Dutch name is Den Haag, but probably not these The Hague fun facts.
Continue reading →Americans in Netherlands Voting Rights
Americans in Netherlands have the right to vote in federal elections (and often state and city elections). Find out about USA overseas citizens voting here…
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 →Sinterklaas vs Santa Claus
Expats newly arrived in Netherlands should be aware of Sinterklaas vs Santa Claus (or Father Christmas) and are celebrated at different times.
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 →Dutch Fashion Terms
The names of many clothing and accessory items are different in Dutch than English which can be confusing to new expats in Netherlands. See Dutch fashion terms.
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 →Dutch Webshop Trustmarks
Expats in Netherlands shopping online should look for Dutch webshop trustmarks before making a purchase. This certifies the webshop offers customer guarantees.
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 →Padel in Netherlands
Padel in Netherlands has seen explosive growth during the past decade; 450 clubs now exist and 1500 padel courts have been built. Find out more about the sport.
Continue reading →Dutch Fashion Brands
New expat in Netherlands? Here are Dutch fashion brands you’ll see in department stores, shopping malls, High Street in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht
Continue reading →Netherlands Largest Shopping Malls
For those expat shoppers who prefer an indoor mall to the outdoor High Street, these are 10 of the Netherlands largest shopping malls or winkelcentrums.
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 →King’s Day in Netherlands
King’s Day (or Koningsdag in Dutch) is one of two national holidays in Netherlands (the other being Liberation Day). It celebrates the monarch’s birthday.
Continue reading →10 Best Netherlands Castles
With its long history, it is no surprise Holland is home to many monumental castles. Here are the 10 best Netherlands castles to visit on an expat’s day out.
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 Tips for Buying Used Car in Netherlands
Want to purchase a secondhand vehicle? Here are 10 tips for expats buying used car in Netherlands which will make the transaction easier, safer and quicker.
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
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