Expat Blog

Sustainable Living as an Expat in the Netherlands
Living sustainably as an expat isn’t just great for the environment, it can also make your [...]
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Dutch Health Insurance: 2025 Deadlines and Changes
Moving to the Netherlands involves various processes, such as obtaining health insurance, and adhering to [...]
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Christmas in the Netherlands: A Guide for Expats
Christmas in the Netherlands is a magical time, filled with cozy traditions, festive lights, and unique [...]
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Prepare for Fewer Trains and Increased Delays in the Coming Six Months
In the upcoming six months, passengers should brace themselves for significant disruptions in train services. The [...]
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New Rental Laws
A recent announcement confirmed that a proposal introduced by the previous government has been approved [...]
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The Netherlands in Top10 Happiest Countries in the World
The Netherlands is the 6th Happiest Country in the World In the latest World [...]
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What’s the secret to the perfect resume?
We often get asked, "What's the secret to the perfect resume?" This question is especially [...]
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The Art of Attracting Recruiters with Keywords
Ever wonder why recruiters are not reaching out to you on LinkedIn, while your friends are [...]
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Dutch Health Insurance: 2024
Moving to the Netherlands comes with processes (such as getting health insurance) and deadlines that [...]
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Hofbogenpark: A Rotterdam Highline
The city of Rotterdam is getting its own highline called Hofbogenpark. Comparable to the Chelsea [...]
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Dutch Election: Geert Wilders and the PVV Manifesto
Geert Wilders and the Party for Freedom (PVV) won the highest majority of seats in [...]
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Valkenburg Christmas Markets: An Expat-Guide to Christmas City
The Christmas season in the Netherlands brings along a lot of experiences that can help expats, [...]
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Dutch Election: Geert Wilders and the PVV Explained
The 2023 general election victory for the far-right and populist Party for Freedom (PVV) led [...]
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Dutch Elections 2023: Everything Expats Should Know
Brought on by the abrupt departure of Prime Minister Mark Rutte in July – who [...]
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Sinterklaas: Dutch Christmas for Expats
Sinterklaas (Dutch Santa) is landing in The Netherlands to kick-off the Christmas season. For North Americans, [...]
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GLOW Eindhoven: The Light Festival Begins
GLOW Eindhoven 2023, the biggest light festival in The Netherlands, is approaching.As an expat or international [...]
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30 Percent Ruling: New Changes are Coming
Changes to the 30 percent ruling for highly skilled migrants in The Netherlands are expected [...]
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St. Martin’s Day: Celebrating as an Expat
As an expat from outside the EU, holiday celebrations can look quite different in The [...]
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The IAmExpat Fair: A Day for Expats in The Netherlands
Dutch life as an expat can be confusing. Whether you just moved to The Netherlands [...]
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The impact of remote work on sustainability
The Netherlands is embracing a dynamic shift in work culture, entering an era of remote work [...]
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