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Collage of Dutch road signs illustrating traffic rules relevant to getting a Dutch driver's license

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From American to Dutch Driver’s License: A Complete Guide for Expats

US passport, Dutch identity card, and “Tax Day” notepad on tax forms—symbolizing Dutch taxes for American expats.

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When Uncle Sam Meets the Dutch Tax Authority: Navigating the Dutch Tax System

Groningen city square at golden hour with the Martinitoren, Dutch row houses, cyclists, and busy outdoor cafés

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Beyond Amsterdam: Discovering Groningen, the Vibrant Northern Capital

American expat looking shocked while receiving Dutch directness from a colleague in an office setting.

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Navigating Dutch Directness: How to Adapt Without Losing Your American Warmth

A cyclist in an orange jacket rides along a busy Dutch city bike lane lined with parked bikes and brick buildings, illustrating Dutch biking culture.

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Wheels of Integration: How American Expats Can Master Dutch Cycling Culture

A vibrant crowd celebrates king's day in the Netherlands, all dressed in bright orange, waving Dutch flags, and surrounded by confetti during a lively city festival.

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THE ORANGE WAVE: UNDERSTANDING KING’S DAY

A vivid Canadian maple leaf and a red tulip rest side by side on a dark background, representing the Netherlands-Canada connection.

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The Netherlands–Canada Connection: What American Expats Should Know

A skeptical person holds a piece of salty black licorice (drop) between their fingers against a bright red background with question marks, visually asking: What the Dutch is that?

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What the Dutch is That? — Drop (Black Licorice)

A beige pet carrier with a U.S. passport on top sits beside a suitcase and backpack in a hallway, symbolizing the process of bringing pets to the Netherlands.

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Bringing Pets to the Netherlands? Here’s How It Actually Works

A modern Dutch doctor’s office waiting room with minimalist chairs, a coat rack, a table of brochures, and a bilingual sign that reads “Please wait to be called / Even geduld alstublieft.”

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Dutch Healthcare for Americans: What Changes (and What Doesn’t)