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Feb 4, 2026 at 8:29 AM

What I’ve learned being in The Netherlands for a month

The last month has brought a lot changes after relocating to The Netherlands.

As I look back over the last few weeks there has been some mixed emotions. Specifically here are some things I learned:

I do not miss driving as much as I thought I would.
Being immersed in Dutch helps with understanding and learning the language.
There is a much slower pace to everything.
You will get hit by a bike or tram if you’re not paying attention.
Bikes are treated like cars and I learned they even have road side assistance for them.
The weather can be cool and windy but also sunny and mild even in winter.

I’m going to keep expanding this list over the next few months!