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Is smoking weed in Amsterdam legal? (+ 7 best coffeeshops!)

You’ve arrived in Amsterdam, you’re ready to hit the coffeeshops, but wait: Is smoking weed in Amsterdam...

3 things we don’t like about the aftermath of King’s Day festivities

It’s the day after King's Day, and unless you live under a rock, you probably had some...

5 things to do on King’s Day to celebrate the Dutch way

It’s almost that time of year again: King’s Day. 🧡 The day to party, drink, buy and...

Am I eligible to get a mortgage in the Netherlands?

If you’re thinking of buying a house in the Netherlands as an international, the first question that...

5 super benefits to studying at Nyenrode Business University

As one of the most renowned universities for business and management studies in Europe, it’s no surprise...

17 ideas that make the Dutch sustainability super-heroes

The Dutch are using their creative brain-power to create innovative (and sometimes fun!) solutions to save the...

Surfing in the Netherlands: where to go and what to know in 2024

Surf’s up in the Netherlands? You bet. If you can brave the chilly waters, there are plenty...

What is a ‘roepnaam’? One of the best Dutch quirks explained

Why is it that we, as Dutchies, often assume that the way we do things is the...