Ada Dolanay

Ada was born in Turkey, but spent almost all her life growing up in Amsterdam. As a third year Literary and Cultural Analysis student, she’s consistently observing, analysing and writing about people and places. After years of experiencing Dutch culture, she remains frustrated at Dutch cuisine, and continues to discover new benches in narrow streets to sit and read on (when the weather decides to be kind).

Feeling the heat: The Netherlands is warming at twice the global rate

The Dutch have always been wizards at controlling water. They have mastered the art of keeping water in check. But magic tricks won’t stop...

Your Dutch groceries are 7% more expensive than they were last year

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your next grocery run might hurt a little more. Over the past year, groceries...

Hazing results in fainting, epileptic seizures and hypothermia in Limburg

Students were hospitalised after a distressing hazing ritual at the Hotel Management School of Maastricht. This marks the second time in the history of...

This new American TV show takes on Dutch culture — here’s what it gets right (and wrong)

American TV network Fox Comedy has just graced the world with a brand-new show: "Going Dutch" — a masterclass in what the Netherlands is all...

10 differences between Turkish and Dutch people

From everyday habits to deep-rooted traditions, the differences between Turkish and Dutch people are fascinating, to say the least.  I was born in Turkey (or...

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