Articles by

Simone Jacobs

Originally from South Africa, Simone is having fun navigating the Dutch language, steep stairs, and bicycles (which she still manages to fall off of with her short, non-Dutch legs). An animal lover at heart, Simone can typically be found under her (growing?) mound of cats, where she uses the opportunity to read, write, and watch video compilations of creatures.

Pharmacies in the Netherlands: 8 questions answered

There’s a whole list of things to figure out when you first move to the Netherlands —...

Dutch Quirk #97: Apply hair gel like they’re frosting a cake

Upon arriving in the Netherlands, you’ll probably feel like you’re on the set of Grease with all...

Minimum wage in the Netherlands in 2024: The ultimate guide

Knowing what the minimum wage is in the Netherlands and how it works is important for you to know when you start working in the Netherlands.

5 ways Dutch classes will actually give your Dutch the boost it needs

Gefeliciteerd, you’re learning Dutch! That’s more than many internationals in the Netherlands — but how can you...

Dutch public transport costs to rise by a whopping 11.7% in 2024

If you thought public transport in the Netherlands was expensive, you're not going to like what's coming...

Here to stay: more international students find work in the Netherlands after graduating

Once you have a taste of the Dutch way of life, it's hard to give it up....

‘Doei’ tropical heat, hello… rain? The Netherlands is FINALLY cooling down

If you're fed up with sweaty days in the tropical heat, you'll be relieved to hear that...

The LARGEST increase since 2018: rent rises by 4.5% in the Netherlands this year

Wondering if you're imagining the ridiculously high rental prices? Nee, you're not going crazy — rent is...