James Bogué

An Englishman fascinated by Homo sapiens and their cultures, and by extension the influence of politics, history, and psychology. But his absolute favourite? The perils of miscommunication (four words that accurately describe his journey with the Dutch language). Besides writing, he enjoys running, cycling and thinking about his next meals; and aspires to write a bestseller and speak at least ten languages.

How to use your bike like a real Dutchie: from trampling pedestrians to running red lights

The bike industry is booming. In the Netherlands, life without a bicycle is already unthinkable. However, owning a bicycle is just the beginning. The Dutch...

How to stay motivated (and stop procrastinating) while learning Dutch

Do you have a lot of spare time but still can’t find the motivation to learn Dutch? Or have you sat down with your...

How men can step up against sexual misconduct in the Netherlands

The year 2022 has seen more high-up Dutchmen caught red-handed in sexual misconduct, the latest being Ajax's Marc Overmars. It’s a sad, but familiar...

Quick ways to get a Dutchie to stop talking about Bitcoin

Ah, Bitcoin. The other relentless pandemic that's ruining our social lives and happiness. Although it is very much an international issue, it seems to...

Calling all film fans: the Leiden Shorts Film Festival is waiting for you

Love film? Feel at home at the cinema? Or is it simply time to give Netflix a break? Good news, dear reader: the 13th...

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