Rotterdam Trivia
Rotterdam trivia for expats in Netherlands. Earn a gold star at next pub quiz by knowing these non-essential fun facts about Holland’s second biggest city.
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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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →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…
Continue reading →School & Office Supplies
Here are school and office supply stores in Netherlands, including Amsterdam, The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht selling notebooks, schools bags, printers, ink, pens
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 →Summer Outings for Kids in Netherlands
Keeping children entertained when they’re out of school is expensive. Here are lower-cost summer outings for kids in Netherlands, Amsterdam, Hague, Rotterdam
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