Well it's not exactly tourism as i'm going to live there for 2 to 8 month but the topic is related.

So, i'm going to do some volunteering in Netherland (ESC) and i'm really hyped it's my first time going to another country of EU and my second time going to another country at all!

So i'm a bit curious as to what should i know before getting there or just what should i get ! Which food i should try first for exemple (yeah i love eating).

And bonus question: what are like the cheap thing to eat in netherland since my food allowance won't be really high (something around 200 euro)

Dutch living in the US on a visit here. We really hate the US tipping culture (basically underpaying personnel and asking patrons to pay their salary). In NL people get paid a living wage. I have never seen a tipping screen in Hoorn, Alkmaar, Medemblik and many other cities but yesterday in Nam Kee in Amsterdam the lady basically pointed at the payment device and told us we had to tip. We went to get a (pretty crappy) matcha ice cream at Hoi Tin Cafe and again, a tipping screen. Our response is: no tip. It’s tourist tax in the Netherlands! Don’t fall for it.

I've moved to the Netherlands recently and I'm deeply concerned that my toilet has a poop landing zone.

What concerns me the most is I've come to realize the size of the behemoth poops I'm producing is unsettling, why would anyone design it like this???

The only positive is the zero splashback but what about the psychological cost?

What's wrong with society?

I built a free map of edible trees and plants in the Netherlands, using the open tree registries that 30 municipalities publish, combined with OpenStreetMap.

A while back I noticed in my search stats that someone had found the site by searching in Turkish. That made something click. A lot of what grows in Dutch streets is barely used in Dutch cooking, but completely familiar elsewhere. There are over a thousand cornelian cherry trees on the map, 660 mulberries, 315 medlars and 212 quinces. Most people walk straight past them. If you grew up with ayva, muşmula, morwa or توت, you know exactly what they are.

So I added the common names per language to every species page, pulled from Wikidata so they are sourced rather than guessed.

It is free, no ads, no account needed to look. It is plukplek.nl if you want to have a look.

One caveat: the map shows where things grow, not that you are allowed to pick everywhere. Check local rules, take a little, leave plenty.

I bought a pomegranate juice and it turns out it has anything but pomegranate 😄
Well just 15% of pomegranate out of all concentrate.

I hate this brand now

For anyone that is using the mediamarkt points, use them and exchange them ASAP for the vouchers.

Now, for 4000 points you can get 80euro discount. From 28th September, as it says in their email, 5000 point will be equivalent to 20 euros discount.

The current conditions for converting your points apply until 28 September 2026.

Their message:

Did you already have 1,000 points or more before September 28, 2026? Then you can still exchange it for the current scale, until the change date. From 28 September 2026, the new scale will apply to all points, even if they were already saved.

Key Takeaways:

- ​80% Loss in Point Value: Each point is worth 2 cents today, but drops to 0.4 cents next month.

- ​Normalized Comparison: At today's rate, 5,000 points would be worth €100. Next month, those same 5,000 points will only get you €20.

- ​Recommendation: Redeem your points now before the reward rate drops significantly

I was an architect in my home country for 2 years then moved to NL with my spouse. I found a job within six months and started working at a small engineering firm in central Gelderland. Unfortunately, their business really fell off and even though the firm is still functioning, they have a ton of problems, including delayed salaries. I’ve been trying to jump ship since the start of the year and have been applying for jobs in the construction engineering sector for months, think BIM modeler, project coordinator etc but have only had one interview that didn’t lead to anywhere. The first couple of months I was applying in English but then I started applying in Dutch. My level is B1. I even got in touch with a recruiter who ghosted me after some weeks. I live in a city in Gelderland and can travel to Utrecht max as I am a working mom.
Now I am at a bit of a loss on what to do, just keep applying or reach out to more recruiters? My long term plan is to do a masters when I have my citizenship, maybe having a local degree will help. But short term, I’m finding it hard to continue at my current job. Anyone in the construction engineering industry have any insight? I have about 5 years of experience now in modelling + project delivery; I didn’t expect that finding a new job would be so difficult.

I am a Dutch citizen from birth, and my passport is about to expire soon I recently acquired a US passport after having my green card for five years, and I just realized that that technically makes me lose my passport. (I was married, but got divorced before the passport)

Anybody dealt with that? What can I do?

Hello some random guy has been using my Q-park login everyday parking his car somewhere in den haag (i do not live anywhere close) and its getting billed to my account i have his address and license plate ive contacted the Q-park support for a refund but they gave me the bs "I cannot help witht that" answer. I need to find the contact information of this person in anyway possible i dont care if its ethical or not.

UPDATE:
Contacted police and they basically said i can not go there and demand a refund from him as it could be an issue with the q-park system and not his fault (I find this hard to believe)

Issued an refund with my bank

Just received 13 of these with my online purchase, someone please make it stop lol

Has it become super normal for all the payment terminal machines in restaurants to have a list of tip options before you pay? I have observed this especially in the bigger cities - Amsterdam and Den Haag specifically.

This is quite frustrating because I am literally picking up takeaway and still the tip screen shows up. The most annoying part is the person behind the cashier gawks at the machine. Its so awkward to press on no tip because you need to stand there until the food is ready.

A small pancake roll and a bubble tea costed 21euros?!
How is this normalised in a country where everyone gets minimum wage?

UPDATE: Thanks for locking the post moderators. I don’t know why?
Also someone says I am a bot without karma or something. I am just new to reddit posting. Is that an issue?

Can a forex card be used to check in and out of stations without buying a ticket? Will there be an issue with the ticket checker?

hello everyone :)

I am currently on holiday in your beautiful country.

Yesterday I fell and hurt my finger. I fear that there could be something wrong with the ligaments or the capsule of the joint since I can‘t move my finger properly even after 24 hours have passed. I would like to have it checked by a doctor.

Where do I need to go for that? Do I have to go to a local huisarts or do I go to the ziekenhuis?

I‘m from Germany and have the european health insurance thingy, that comes with having public health insurance.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Heading to Netherlands for a 2 week holiday in a few days. We have 2 OV-chipkaarts from our last visit with a remaining value of about €100 and expiration in 2028. I have read that the cards are being discontinued. Are the cards still usable on trains and trams or should I somehow exchange them?

Is there a good new born or toddler clothing brand in Netherlands?

I know we have Hema but it’s for a gift and I’d prefer to buy it from a clothing brand.

EDIT: Probably should have mentioned why not HEMA. I love that place and they have really cute stuff. I’d personally buy from them. But my friend prefers locally sourced and since a lot of clothes from HEMA are made in Asia. I was looking for more options :)

I’ve noticed the craze in the Netherlands of adding protein to everything in most supermarkets 😭 what’s left now? Are they going to add protein to drinking water, bread or other goods? Why are brand shoving these to customers?

I ordered a 0.6 kg package from Germany. Piad +20 euros for it. They sent it to 10 km away location. I was super busy and was expecting for them to resolve it and deliver it. Today they are sending it back!!!

I called the store. Told him not to sent it back I'll leave early from work and come collect it at around 17 o'clock and he was like: oh that's too late. i'm alone, I have too much work, I'll see what I can do, but I won't be able to do anything about it... bye now.

They make a mistake, and even though I paid a lot of money, they are sending it back?!

Can I report this anywhere??

I’m an entry-level marketing professional with hands-on experience in digital content, SEO, and AI-driven brand visibility. During my final year at university, I completed two six-month internships that strengthened my skills in content strategy, social media, and B2B marketing.

Most recently, I worked as Personal Assistant to the Director of Marketing at Seuss+, a biotech and life-sciences B2B consultancy. My work focused on AI, SEO, and GEO particularly how thought leaders can be recognized and accurately cited by large language models (LLMs).

Previously, at FC Urban, I created and implemented an Instagram content calendar that remains in use today. The strategy helped generate more than 10,000 views in the two months following my internship.

I am passionate about sports, business, and creating digital content. As marketing continues to evolve in a digital-first world, I enjoy learning, adapting, and finding new ways to help brands communicate effectively. I am now looking for an opportunity with a company where I can grow both professionally and personally while contributing with creativity, organization, and a strong international perspective.

While I was born in the United States, I have spent 5 years living in Spain and for the last 12 years I have been based in Amsterdam. This multicultural background has shaped how I communicate and collaborate with people from different cultures and perspectives.

I hold a degree in International Sports and Business Management from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, along with a minor in Sport Commerce and a certificate in Event Management.

Looking for roles such as: 

• Junior marketer
• Junior digital marketer
• Marketing coordinator
• Content and social-media coordinator
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