New to The Netherlands

How to meet new people in the Netherlands

In 2023, there were around 1.66 million single women and 1.6 million single men living on their own. This means ...

Lifestyle in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, the Dutch have a “work hard, play hard” mentality. For them, there's a time ...

Phones and Internet in the Netherlands

In June 2024, the Netherlands ranked ninth in the world for mobile internet speeds and 18th for fixed ...

Developing your social circle in Amsterdam

In your move to Amsterdam, you may already have some friends or acquaintances in the country. However, it may not ...

Accidents and emergencies in the Netherlands

It's unfortunate, but accidents and emergencies may happen during your stay in the Netherlands. While you hope ...

Studying in Amsterdam

If you want to pursue higher education in Amsterdam at a publicly funded research university, then you have ...

The work culture in Amsterdam

While you may be used to a work-to-live mentality, especially if you come from the US corporate world, you may be ...

Accommodation in Utrecht

While most cities in the Randstad are located by or near the coast, Utrecht is an exception. Instead, it's ...