GETTING GEZELLIG
WITH OVERSEASY

Gezellig is a Dutch adjective that means a number of places, concepts and situations, and like all great foreign words, it doesn’t have a direct translation into English. It’s a word that is the epitome of Dutch culture and the closest way we can describe it is: cozy or inviting.

This blog is all about getting gezellig with each other and finding that feeling within Dutch society.

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GETTING GEZELLIG WITH OVERSEASY

How to find a job in Amsterdam

Letters from Abroad: How to stay in touch with friends and family while abroad

Hidden gems of the Netherlands

How to pack your life into two suitcases

How to find affordable housing in the Netherlands

Real Talk: Is English really widely spoken in the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands you don’t need a car!

How does the Dutch election system work and what was important about the 2021 election?

The Netherlands is one of the healthiest countries in the world!

Is the Netherlands the best place to raise a family?

GETTING GEZELLIG
WITH OVERSEASY