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Ceren Spuyman

Born and raised in Istanbul, Ceren moved when she decided to follow her own Dutchie. Being restless by nature, she is now busy with everything Dutch by majoring in Dutch Studies at Leiden University while living in Delft. Her hobbies are petting as many cats as possible.
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The pilgrims in Leiden: Where were the pilgrims before they sailed to America?

The pilgrims in Leiden were a religious group that escaped from England and came to live in...
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The ultimate guide to going to the doctor in the Netherlands in 2024

Navigating the healthcare system when you’re new to a country can be challenging, and if you’re wondering...
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Culture

Bike fishing: a Dutch occupation you never knew existed

Bike riding, bike commuting, bike delivering, bike...fishing? It's no news that the Netherlands is a bike country....
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Culture

6 things to know about dating Dutch people

Moving to another country can be challenging, and without a significant other by your side, loneliness can...
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Culture

Ready for the Dutch Carnival? Here are some fun facts and words to know!

Are you reading for Dutch Carnival? Here are some fun facts and handy vocabulary for this southern celebration...
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Culture

Celebrating Carnival in the Netherlands: your ultimate guide

Carnival in the Netherlands in 2024: all you need to know about the drinking, weird language, when...
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Culture

Today in Dutch history: the tragic ‘Watersnoodramp’ flooding of 1953

On February 1, 1953, one of the biggest natural disasters to ever hit the Netherlands took place....
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Culture

Why are the Dutch so tall? Four possible answers

We don't know if you've realised yet, but let us break the news: people from the Netherlands...
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