A Northern Soul - Page 2 of 5 - An American in the Netherlands

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

Interior of a Dutch art museum gallery featuring classical paintings on a deep blue-gray wall, including Rembrandt’s The Night Watch and Vermeer’s The Milkmaid, with warm lighting and a wooden bench in the foreground.

The Museumkaart: Your Key to the Dutch Soul

Dutch canal at sunset with historic buildings, arched bridge, and reflection on calm water.

Beyond Amsterdam: Five Underrated Dutch Cities Perfect for American Expats

The First Six Months: A Month-by-Month Checklist for New American Arrivals in the Netherlands

The Inner Journey: Rewiring Your American Mind for Dutch Living

A Dutch flag waves in front of a colorful grid of political party campaign posters, representing the diversity of the Netherlands’ multi-party political system.

No Two-Party Drama Here: A Look at Dutch Politics from an American Expat

In God We Trust? Not So Much: A Look at Religion in the Netherlands

A vibrant, painterly digital illustration depicting Dutch holidays throughout the year. The image includes orange-clad crowds celebrating King’s Day, fireworks lighting the night sky, Sinterklaas arriving by boat, tulip fields, bicycles, and cozy canal houses decorated for Christmas.

Dutch Holidays: A Guide for Expats

A warm, symbolic illustration of an American expat sitting peacefully beside a Dutch canal during golden hour, with bicycles, canal houses, and a subtle U.S. flag detail—capturing the emotional connection between two cultures.

Bridging Two Worlds: How Living Abroad Made Me Appreciate the U.S.

Netherlands vs USA: How They Really Compare (By the Numbers)