Author: expat
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iDEAL Just Got Less Affordable on Wise.
For Wise users in the Netherlands, iDEAL now charges extra amount based on the amount you are adding. You can save up to 70+ EUR by using this different method to transfer the money to your Wise wallet.
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Schengen Visit Visa Rejected? Should You Appeal or Apply Again? Do this. An Expat Guide.
A good resource to further read and learn about the Schengen visa rejection reasons can be found on this website (ticket2travel.world). In this post, I will not cover all the reasons for rejection because some of these can be personal and very serious. However, I will cover the most common reasons that they provide which…
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How I Learned Dutch for Inburgering? Completely Free. An Expat Guide.
The Dutch are really good with English language and you can use English language as a way of communication across offices, schools, playgrounds, markets, and for regular life; with neighbors etc. You do not need to be fluent in Dutch to be able to live in the Netherlands. You do need to learn Dutch if…
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How Much does High-Speed Internet Costs in the Netherlands? An Expat Guide.
In the Netherlands, you can get a network connection in less than five minutes and have it set up through a technician. This post outlines everything you need to know and how much it costs.
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Autumn Walk in Amsterdam
Summer is the Europe dream, and the winter is simply tough to plan for. In the Netherlands, winter usually starts around October with the rainy days, rainy nights, and cloudy skies making it difficult for even sun to say good morning. My parents recently visited us here in the Netherlands and we wanted to take…