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Expatica's 2017 Expat Survey – win an EUR 25 Amazon gift card!
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Millions of people become expatriates every year. Global expat forum Expatica wants to find out just who makes up this vast expat network and how we can improve current services for internationals. Help us help you by filling out our survey and enter a draw for an Amazon voucher.
30 interesting facts about the Netherlands
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Is the Netherlands truly the land of clogs, tulips and windmills? Why shouldn't you call it Holland, anyway? Test your Dutch knowledge with these top 30 facts.
Top 10 Dutch foods – with recipes
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There's much more to Dutch food than raw herring and smashed potatoes. Here are the top 10 most popular Dutch foods, together with top Dutch recipes for you to try at home a different cuisine.
Dutch national holidays and other important Dutch holidays 2017
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Here is a list of Dutch national holidays (Nationale feestdagen) in 2017, plus other important Dutch holidays such as school vacation, Mother's and Father's day and daylight saving.
A brief introduction to the Netherlands
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The newcomer will be forgiven for not knowing what to expect about the Netherlands, after tales of windmills, clogs, dikes and tulips. Expatica offers a whistle-stop tour about the Netherlands.
Top Dutch festivals 2017
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The Netherlands' festivals celebrate everything from life to tulips to Dutch music festivals, with glorious Dutch celebrations to experience. This guide to gives you a taste of the top Dutch festivals to see in 2017, including the best festivals in Amsterdam.
Social security in the Netherlands: Your Dutch social security benefits
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Foreign workers are obliged to pay social security in the Netherlands but what Dutch social security benefits can you claim – without affecting your Dutch residency?
A jolly Christmas in the Netherlands
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Your ultimate guide to a jolly Dutch Christmas: here we explain Dutch Christmas traditions, Dutch Christmas songs, winter activities and all the Dutch Christmas food to try during Christmas in the Netherlands.
Emergency numbers for expats in the Netherlands
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Need to contact the police, doctor or gas company urgently? Here is a list of essential numbers and websites for emergencies and other issues in the Netherlands.
How to celebrate King's Day in the Netherlands
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Most countries with royalty celebrate their monarch's birthday with pomp and ceremony. The Dutch, in contrast, hold a giant open-air market to celebrate 'Koningsdag' and paint the town orange.
10 things you didn't know were Dutch
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The Dutch can be credited to many more inventions than Gouda and Edam yellow cheese wheels and 'Big Brother'.
Guide to public transport in the Netherlands
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Here is a basic guide to trains, buses, trams, airports and taxis in the Netherlands, including information for those with special needs.
Driving and parking rules in the Netherlands
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All you need to know about driving in the Netherlands, from exchanging your driver's licence to car registration and parking.
A guide to special needs services in the Netherlands
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A wide array of organisations assists people with special needs in the Netherlands, from transport to education to holidays.
Guide to the Dutch: Society and working culture
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Are the Dutch really flexible and direct? For those living in the Netherlands, we take a look at Dutch attitudes to work, family life and time management to ease integration.
