Articles by

Alexandra Huetter

Alexandra Huetter is a native Austrian with a passion for traveling. Having worked in tourism, marketing and sales she finally decided to exchange her 9-to-5 job for the unpredictable yet rewarding world of freelancing. She has been working as a freelance copywriter in Amsterdam since 2011.
Culture

7 great Dutch inventions you never knew were Dutch

Apart from an awesome little drink called gin (nope, it wasn't invented by the Brits), there are...
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History

5 of the most haunted places in Amsterdam

You’ve made it to the Dutch capital, backpack on and feet itching to explore — but don't...
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Culture

Hey Dutchies, what’s up with the three kisses?

Ah, who doesn’t like kissing? It’s romantic, it’s intimate, it’s passionate, it’s... awkward?! Yes, it can be...
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Culture

What is borrelen? The Dutch art of going for a drink with co-workers

What is borrelen? Ultimately, it's the concept of work hard, play hard. This perfectly describes the work...
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Cities

Did you know there were mountains in the Netherlands?

Mountains in the Netherlands? Is that a thing? The Netherlands is a flat country with almost one-third...
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Culture

3 things we don’t like about the aftermath of King’s Day festivities

It’s the day after King's Day, and unless you live under a rock, you probably had some...
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Culture

Why are the Dutch so good at speaking English?

Do you speak English? Yes, we do! The 2024 EF English Proficiency Index placed the Netherlands first...
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Amsterdam

Winter in Amsterdam is totally underrated

Are you tired of always having to wait 6-9 months to finally enjoy some fun times in...
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