Articles by

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.

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...

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...

Celebrating Carnival in the Netherlands: Your ultimate guide

Carnival in the Netherlands in 2023: all you need to know about the drinking, weird language, when...

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....

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...

Going to a doctor in the Netherlands? Here’s the ultimate guide

Feeling a bit under the weather lately? Going to a doctor in the Netherlands can be a tricky...

Time to go out! 5 free things to do in Scheveningen

Scheveningen is the coastal district of the Hague and an all-time favourite with Dutchies and tourists alike. In...

Hugo de Groot: one of the greatest thinkers in Dutch history

Hugo de Groot, also known as Hugo Grotius, can easily be called one of the greatest scholars...