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Twelve Tips Easing Your Adjustment to the Netherlands

Adjusting to life in the Netherlands is a multifaceted journey, encompassing a tapestry of experiences, challenges and discoveries. It can be a transformational period that requires openness, adaptability, and a willingness to immerse oneself in a new culture but may also raise challenging experiences. This...

Teaching yourself Dutch: Fast & Easy

Is it possible, using online tools, to learn a language without entering a classroom? Learn more about teaching yourself Dutch easily.

The Penguin Book of Dutch Short Stories

If you’re looking for brief but intense stories to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, then this collection from Dutch writers is for you. The Penguin Book of Dutch Short Stories is a compilation of 36 different short stories from a range of...

A life of languages

A life of languages: Learn more about how international families in the Netherlands can plan to raise their children multi-lingually.

When to call a lawyer about housing

Your home is your castle, especially as an expat. When things go wrong, you need help you can trust–but which situations justify involving a lawyer? Raymond de Mooij of GMW lawyers shares his top tips for when to call a lawyer about your property. When...