Christine Stein Hededam 🇩🇰

A Dane with a special place in her heart for Minnesota, Christine is now falling in love with everything Dutch. Between finishing her bachelor’s degree, learning Dutch, and doing yoga teacher training, you will find her wandering about the Hague. Always up for visiting new places, she loves to explore the Netherlands with friends and takes pride in scoping out cute cafés (wherein to discuss books, big plans, and food).

Dutch Quirk #2: Bike with an umbrella

Ah, autumn in the Netherlands. Every year, we get excited about buying fairy lights, cosying up under a blanket, and eating hutspot. However, the...

“Mother of 1001 children”: the resistance heroine who saved thousands from the Nazis

Truus Wijsmuller, also known as “Auntie Truus,” dedicated her life to helping children affected by World War II. She was energetic, cheeky, and fearless...

19 YouTubers that’ll help you learn Dutch super fast

There are many ways to learn Dutch, and while attending a language school is effective, it’s not for everyone (or their wallets). So, why...

Dutch Quirk #32: Eat a lot of very questionable snack food

The Dutch may not have a world-renowned cuisine, but they sure have a wide range of (oily) snacks to choose from. If you're ever...

18 ways to actually make friends as an expat in the Netherlands in 2026

Making friends in the Netherlands as an expat can be truly difficult. So, first of all, big kudos to you for trying. 🥰 Meeting...

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