A Northern Soul - An American in the Netherlands

A row of colorful, gabled canal houses in Amsterdam reflecting in still water, with bicycles lined up along the railing.

Finding a Home in the Netherlands: Randstad vs the Rest

Young man standing on a hill at sunset, overlooking a glowing map of Europe with the Netherlands highlighted by a small Dutch flag.

Thinking of Moving to Europe? The Netherlands Deserves a Serious Look

Traditional Dutch windmills along a calm canal at sunset, reflected in water with soft clouds and green fields under a wide sky.

What the Dutch is That? Windmills: More Than a Postcard

A lone hiker follows the winding path through windswept dunes at golden hour, bathed in the soft glow of the Dutch coastal light.

Where Mountain Lovers Can Get Their Fix in the Flatlands

Flat Dutch countryside with a windmill and power lines seen from a train window, reflecting a calm passenger

Between Water and Wires: How the Netherlands Moves Within Europe

A calm Dutch apartment interior with a laptop, package, and bicycle near a sunlit window

What American Services Still Work in the Netherlands—And What to Use Instead

A peaceful Dutch street at dusk with a bicycle against a lamp post and warm light in the windows

Beyond Gezellig: What the Dutch Taught Me About Belonging

Rows of red tulips in a Dutch field with windmills in the background under a soft sunrise sky.

The Tulip Myth: What This Iconic Flower Really Says About the Dutch

A packed summer day at Scheveningen Beach in the Netherlands, with colorful umbrellas and sunbathers in front of the historic Kurhaus hotel.

Scheveningen: Where Dutch Coastal Life Meets Modern Tides

A modern European train crosses a bridge at sunset with a backpack on a bench in the foreground and a historic town in the distance.

Weekend Escapes: Five Easy Trips from the Netherlands that Show Why Europeans Take Shorter Vacations