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Amsterdam Home Preparation Checklist for Short-Term Guests
Preparing an Amsterdam flat for guests is mostly the same job as anywhere else, with four local complications…
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Private Insurances In The Netherlands Explained
Two insurances are compulsory in the Netherlands and everything else is a choice. Basic health cover for every…
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Best Streaming Services in the Netherlands: Netflix, Videoland, NLZiet and More Compared
A practical comparison of the streaming services that actually work in the Netherlands and what each one is…
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Amsterdam Dutch School System Guide For Families
The Dutch school system sorts children into academic tracks at twelve, and in Amsterdam the secondary school a…
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Amsterdam Children’s Shopping Guide for Families
Shopping for children here works by neighbourhood, because the good shops cluster and the distances between clusters are…
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Dutch Etiquette In Amsterdam: Local Rules That Matter
Almost nothing about Dutch etiquette will get you into trouble in Amsterdam except the bike lane, and that…
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Cost Of Living In Amsterdam: Real Monthly Costs
Budget €3,100 to €3,800 a month for one person living alone in Amsterdam, and €4,500 to €5,000 for…
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How to Choose a Roofer in Amsterdam
Amsterdam roofs come in two kinds: steep clay-tiled pitches on the older houses, and flat bitumen or membrane…
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The Dutch Polder Model: A Practical Guide For Expats
The polder model is the reason your Dutch manager asks what you think before deciding, and the reason…
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Medical Spas and Aesthetic Clinics in Amsterdam: What to Know Before You Book
Amsterdam’s beauty scene runs from candlelit day spas to clinical treatment rooms, and somewhere in the middle sit…
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Amsterdam Waste and Recycling Guide for New Residents
Amsterdam’s waste rules are set by address, not by city, which is why your neighbour two streets away…
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Amsterdam Family Legal Issues Guide For Expats And Residents
Dutch family law hangs on one concept, gezag - parental authority - and most of the problems internationals…
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Amsterdam Housing Guide For Expats And Newcomers
Amsterdam rental law now sorts every home into one of three price regimes, and which one yours falls…
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Amsterdam Home Care Guide For Expats And Residents
Home care in the Netherlands is funded from three different pots, and knowing which one you are in…
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Amsterdam Grocery Shopping and Markets Guide for Locals
Shopping here settles into a pattern within a fortnight: the supermarket on your own street for the basics,…