Articles by

Cara Räker 🇩🇪

Cara moved to the Netherlands at fifteen and she is here to stay! After all, there is so much to love about it, except maybe the bread (as every German will tell you). Next to finishing up her bachelor's degree in European politics (dry), Cara loves to do yoga, swim, and cook delicious veggie food.

Dutch Quirk #72: Put a hook on old buildings to move furniture

Picture this: you're taking a stroll through the picturesque streets of any given Dutch city, the sun...

Dutch Quirk #90: Go through a ridiculous number of dating stages before committing

So, you've been seeing someone for six months, you go on dates regularly, and you've met each...

11 Dutch treats that you need to eat (like, right now)

Dutch cuisine isn't known for its sweet creations, but you surely won't be disappointed with this list of 11 mouthwatering Dutch treats!

The 19 biggest differences between Germany and the Netherlands

Germany and the Netherlands are (really) old neighbours.  They share historical ties, a love for beer, loads of...

Medicinal heroin? How the Dutch deal with their heroin addicts

Let’s get straight to it: The Dutch prescribe free heroin to their heroin addicts. And it’s legal...

9 classy Amsterdam coffeeshops (that even your mum will love)

Is your mum coming to visit and she wants to smoke weed in Amsterdam for the first...

Dutch Quirk #120: Struggle with their colonial past

Here's something the Dutch don't like to talk about: for a brief stretch of time in the...

Dutch Quirk #125: Throw bikes into canals (usually while drunk)

Canals, bikes, and drinking are three essential pillars of Dutch living. But if you combine the three... ...it's...