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HelloFresh in the Netherlands: A Guide
If you’ve recently landed in the Netherlands, you’ve probably already noticed how seriously the Dutch take convenience, planning, and not wasting time. Between dodging bikes on your morning commute and trying to decode Albert Heijn labels, dinner can quickly become one more daily challenge. This is where a HelloFresh box starts to make sense. For…
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Why De Hogeweyk Is the Most Remarkable Dementia Village in the Netherlands
Just outside Amsterdam, in Weesp, you will find one of the most unusual care communities in Europe. Just outside Amsterdam, in Weesp, you will find one of the most unusual care communities in Europe. Just outside Amsterdam, in Weesp, you will find one of the most unusual care communities in Europe. Just outside Amsterdam, in…
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Why a Dutch Base Makes Sense for Cross-Border Advice
At Black Swan Capital, all of our clients are multi-jurisdictional. This means we help people who are not tied to any one country, currency, or financial system, so we need to think internationally. So why are we based here in the Netherlands? International careers have become normal. Many professionals now earn income in one country,…
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Level Up Your Career in the Netherlands: Meet World-Class Universities & Experts on March 16
Living in the Netherlands is a brilliant move, but are you ready for the next one? On Monday, 16 March, QS, the team behind the World University Rankings, is bringing the world’s leading business schools and universities to Amsterdam. The highlight of the evening: beyond the universities, you can obtain a private audit of your…
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The 10 Best Restaurants in Rotterdam
Special thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring this article If you’ve just arrived in Rotterdam, choosing where to eat can feel weirdly high stakes. The city is packed with options, but the difference between an okay meal and a great night is usually simple. This list of the best restaurants in Rotterdam is, by definition, subjective,…
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The Most Beautiful Windmills in the Netherlands
Standing tall across the country, the most beautiful windmills in the Netherlands, among the country’s most treasured symbols and an important part of its 750-year heritage. Over the centuries, windmills were used for various purposes, primarily to grind grain, produce oil, and make paint. There are mainly two types of windmills, polder mills and industrial…
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How to (Re)connect with the Dutch Part of Your Family
Did you grow up outside of the Netherlands, and do/did you have Dutch parents? Then chances are high that you heard a lot of Dutch. You may remember that your parents or other family members were using certain words or expressions, and when you hear Dutch, it sounds familiar to you. Maybe, if you are…
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The 7 Best Alpaca Farms in the Netherlands
With their gentle eyes, fluffy coats, and gentle nature, what’s not to like about delicate little alpacas? Not limited to the Peruvian outback, these creatures have been living in the Dutch countryside for years. All over, you can find many of the continent’s best alpaca farms right here in the Netherlands, opening their gates to…
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The Different and Delicious Types of Stroopwafels
Stroopwafels are the quintessential Dutch snack. Crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and altogether irresistible. Since their invention, many types of stroopwafels are made, each offering a new twist on the traditional caramel-filled waffle biscuit, but every inch as delicious. Tulips, windmills… and stroopwafels. The stroopwafel was invented in the Dutch city of…
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bunq: A Better Way to Handle Your Money in the Netherlands
One of the first things you notice about the Dutch financial system is how much it relies on automation. Direct debits (automatische incasso) are the default for rent, utilities, phone plans, and almost everything else. It is efficient, but it can also make your bank account feel like a black box where money disappears without…