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Lea has a passion for writing and sharing new ideas with the world. She enjoys film photography, Wes Anderson movies, fictional books and jazz music. She came to the Netherlands in 2019 for her media studies and has fallen in love with the country and its culture ever since. She loves to ride her bicycle in the city but also feels the need to overtake everyone on the bike lane (she's working on it).

Dutch Quirk #5: Eat cheese every day for lunchΒ 

Gouda, Edam, Leidse Kaas, Beemster… the list goes on. The Dutch know their cheeses pretty well β€” and it's no wonder that they eat...

17 Dutch towns with the funniest names

The Netherlands has countless cities and villages, each with its unique atmosphere. While some towns gain fame due to their attractions, others are loved...

Dutch Quirk #99: Drink beer like it’s a national sport

The Netherlands is home to many big beer brands like Heineken, Hertog Jan, and Bavaria, but the Dutch drink a whooooole lot of it...

Dutch Quirk #116: Have a great work-life balance

You can call the Dutch out on many things, but you have to admit that they really know how to balance their work and...

19 things the Dutch did to make cycling easy and attractive

Biking in the Netherlands can seem daunting at first. Though once you’ve taken off your training wheels, you'll find that cycling in the lowlands...

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