Articles by

Jana Vondráčková 🇨🇿

Originally from the Czech Republic, Jana moved to the Netherlands for her studies. Seven years in the flattest country in Europe has brought her a Masters in Environmental Management, experience in content creation, projects, partnership coordination, and about 20 ideas on how to deal with Dutch winter blues (most of which didn’t work). Her love for the local cycling culture is undying — but she finally knows better than to hop on a bike in a typical Dutch downpour.

Did the Dutch really buy New York for 24 dollars? 

Have you ever wondered how New Amsterdam came to be New York? Why did the Dutch buy...

Architecture in Rotterdam: 11 buildings that prove Rotterdam is the best

The Netherlands has two kinds of architecture — the classic canal houses that you’ll see in every...

Online supermarkets: a guide to Dutch grocery delivery services

With everything slowly moving online, from doing your job to finding the love of your life, it’s...

4 ways the Dutch prove they know no limits

On the surface, the Netherlands might seem like nothing more than a neat country with some pretty...

8 things you need for travelling around the Netherlands

A well-connected public transportation system, the locals’ ability to speak excellent English, and the Netherlands’ modest size...

19 damn freakin’ annoying things Dutch people do

We put our heads together and asked for your help to compile the ultimate list of the most vervelende (annoying) things Dutch people do. 

This American TikToker is sharing hella accurate truths about dating in the Netherlands (and more!)

Being from the land of cheese, clogs, and windmills, the Dutch definitely have their stranger sides. Whether it...

What would Amsterdam look like if it had mountains? (Video inside!)

There are a few things the Netherlands will never have: decent curtains, dinner after 6 PM, and...