Next week on Thursday, the 27th of April, the Netherlands will be celebrating Kingsday, which is the birthday of King Willem Alexander. This is an official public holiday. Kingsday is a nationwide celebration where people dress up in orange and participate in street...

Easter is always celebrated on a Sunday. This year it will be celebrated on Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th of April. Easter day is a family oriented day, as most Dutch families celebrate it by preparing a full breakfast or brunch. Foods during this festivity...

Everyone in the Netherlands, including expatriates, pays income tax. During the course of the year, this is paid by/through either the employer or by a provisional tax assessment. You might receive a letter from the tax authority, requiring you to declare your taxes....

This time of the year, it is time for Carnival which is the ultimate opportunity to celebrate and experience the Dutch atmosphere as an expat. Carnival is celebrated mainly in the southern part of the Netherlands (below the rivers Maas, Waal and Rhine). Some cities...

Crown anniversaries are birthdays that get something extra special because they are special ages that are reached. Crown years or anniversaries are a good time to go the extra mile when it comes to a party or when it comes to giving a nice or special gift. There are...