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Okey, so the normal experience for kids until age +-8 is:
"Schoen zetten".
The kids will put their shoe in front of the hearth or the front door. They sing a couple songs to appease De Sint. They l ... read more
In the Netherlands traditional banks are pretty advanced, and you won't feel like you're missing any features. I've been with ABN-AMRO for many years now, and it has always been great. Good mobile app ... read more
Learning Dutch can be challenging, but also fun at the same time. Makes it easier when working here and integrating with the culture.
This website is a free learning tool with fun exercises to get yo ... read more
South African Christmas Dinner and Dance
21 December 2024
O'Caseys Irish Pub & Restaurant, Noordeinde 140, 2514 GP Den Haag
Probably not on topic, but I think once you've moved here you would want to piece/taste of home. Here are some web-shops with physical locations that can quench your thirst for Stoney or a batch of le ... read more
Easy way to compare car insurance providers in the Netherlands
Does anyone have experience with a good notary to assist with home purchase, and is it absolutely necessary to have an interpreter as well?
Has anyone done a USA visa application from the Netherlands? Not too sure if we can visit the embassy this side or need to be in SA for it?
From 9 December the Netherlands will be implementing land border controls so be sure to carry your verblijstitel or passport when crossing the German or Belgian land borders.
https://nltimes.nl/2024/ ... read more
When finding a bank you might be required by an employer to bank with a specific bank and that's great, however some of the banks are still very Dutch in their processes and legalese. Their online ban ... read more
These are what would be the Netherlands equivalent of property24 and private property in South Africa. Great place to start your house hunt and get an idea of what the Dutch stairs really are like ;) ... read more
