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The asylum crisis in the Netherlands: here’s the rundown

The Dutch asylum system is slowly crumbling and putting people in unsafe living conditions — often for...

Dutch people turned headwind cycling into a competition — and it’s absolutely hilarious

Ever had the displeasure of cycling against the wind in the Netherlands? Well, turns out Dutch people...

11 things no one tells you about living in the Netherlands for the first time

Before you move to a new country, the Netherlands or otherwise, you are sure to be showered...

Koek & zopie? Let’s talk about this mysterious Dutch ice skating snack

During my first Dutch winter, I spent a lot of time missing my seasonal favourites from home...

Where in the Netherlands is it safe to ice skate right now?

As soon as temperatures in the Netherlands drop below 0 degrees Celsius and the puddles from all...

‘Gezellig’ or ‘hygge’? The real differences between the Netherlands and Denmark

Bikes, beers, and canals — am I describing the Netherlands or Denmark? The two countries share many...

Why the Netherlands will never have an ‘Elfstedentocht’ (Eleven Cities Tour) again

An Elfstedentocht in Friesland, the Netherlands is what the Dutch people want more than winning a World...

7 odd Dutch quirks: the stranger side of the Netherlands

I'm proud to be Dutch, I really am. After all, the Netherlands is a country of amazing...