Netherlands Online Classes
Expats in the Netherlands wanting to expand their knowledge and credentials have plenty of online classes to choose from; marketing, IT, languages, management
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Dutch Home Insurance Policies
Expats in the Netherlands may be confused by Dutch home-related insurances (verzekering); ‘inboedel’ (contents/possessions), ‘opstal’ (on-house), ‘woon’ (home).
Continue reading →Kids Clothes Size Conversions
Here are kids clothes size conversions for Dutch (EU), American (USA) and British (UK) sizes. Children’s shoe size conversions too.
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 →Using a VPN in Netherlands
An expat can use a VPN in the Netherlands to connect to their home country. They can stream entertainment, cultural and sports events in their native language.
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 →Bringing A Car to Netherlands
An expat wanting to bring a car to Netherlands from outside the European Union must go through 2-step process of ‘importing’ and ‘registering’ the vehicle before it can be driven.
Continue reading →Dutch Pharmacies & Prescriptions
Here is a brief overview of Dutch pharmacies (apotheeken), chemists (apothekers) and prescriptions (recepten) for expats in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is similar to other countries in the way drugs … Continue reading →
Car Leasing in Netherlands
Car leasing in Netherlands is an option for expats who want the flexibility a car offers, but don’t want to bring one with them or buy a car in Holland.
Continue reading →Dutch Law and Legalities
An overview for expats in Netherlands of Dutch law, lawyers (advocaten) vs. civil law notaries (notaris), and general workings of the Dutch judicial system.
Continue reading →10 Cities With High Dutch Dog Tax
Dog-loving expats in Holland should be aware of annual hondenbelasting (dog tax) for residents who own a dog. These 10 cities have the highest Dutch dog tax.
Continue reading →Rotterdam Residential District Profiles
Rotterdam residential district profiles: populations, neighborhoods, green spaces, landmarks, income levels, youth sports, crime rates, public transport, more.
Continue reading →Amsterdam Residential Districts
Expat planning a move to the Dutch capital? Here are helpful Amsterdam residential district profiles- demographics, green spaces, transport, landmarks and more.
Continue reading →Word Use – English vs Dutch
What can be both humorous and frustrating to English speakers trying to learn Dutch is when a word has different meanings English vs Dutch …
Continue reading →Amsterdam’s Top 10 Attractions
Here are Amsterdam’s top 10 attractions based on actual visitor numbers. Tourists may know a few but only Amsterdam residents are likely to know all ten of them
Continue reading →Netherlands Movers, Storage & Supplies
Here are Dutch moving companies (verhuizers), relocation services, storage facilities and packing supplies stores in Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht…
Continue reading →Credit Cards in the Netherlands
Expats new to Holland may be surprised to learn that credit cards in the Netherlands are not as commonly used as in other countries, such as the United States.
Continue reading →Social Security in Netherlands
Overview of social security benefits in the Netherlands, employer/employee contributions, the Dutch government agency that manages claims and how to apply.
Continue reading →Dutch Internet, TV & Utilities
Below, expats in Netherlands can find Dutch internet, television, phone and mobile service providers in the Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, Eindhoven
Continue reading →Christmas Markets Outside Holland
Expats may be surprised just how affordable it is to get to Christmas markets outside Holland, including Belgium, Germany, France, traveling by train or bus…
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