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Did you know filing your Dutch tax return can be in your favor?

If you are living in a ‘new’ country the thought of having to sort tax matters out can feel like a pretty heavy burden. The fact that most information and tax forms are in Dutch does not help. But filing a Dutch tax return might...

Home thoughts from abroad

Home thoughts from abroad. The Netherlands might not be the first place one thinks about upon hearing Caldo Verde. But this traditional Portuguese green soup has recently taken on a distinctly orange flavour. Let’s find out more.

Social housing

There’s not enough housing in the Netherlands and, what is available, is too expensive. It’s a common complaint among not just internationals living in the Netherlands, but also the Dutch themselves. However, the Dutch government has been involved in providing affordable housing in the country...

The road less travelled

The road less travelled: Let’s take a look at some other celebrations that will give you a glimpse into another Netherlands you may not yet have experienced . . .

Fresh at home

Fresh at home. Growing your own food has always been seen as a beneficial activity, which is why the 'allotment garden' has a long and rich history in the Netherlands and around Europe. Since the seventeenth century, townspeople in small cities have grown vegetables for...