Articles by

Mihály Droppa

Mihály fell in love with (and in) Amsterdam, so he quit his NGO job in Budapest and moved to Amsterdam to become a journalist. His apartment is full of plants and books, two dogs, and a random mouse in the kitchen. You might find him in Vondelpark, where he spends most of his life throwing tennis balls for his vizslas and listening to podcasts. His nickname is Mex — ask him why!

Dutch Quirk #80: Put a sink in their bedrooms

Did you ever think that it would be useful to have a sink in your bedroom? No?...

Dutch Quirk #96: Avoid going to the dentist at all costs

It’s often painful and expensive to visit your dentist, so what’s the point, right? Well, the Dutch...

Dutch Quirk #127: Drink Chocomel like it’s water

The Dutchies have the perfect solution for whenever they’re feeling overwhelmed. Or excited. Or thirsty. Or just...

Dutch Quirk #105: Always be on time for every meeting and appointment

Did you know that the Dutchies are ALWAYS on time? No? Well, get used to it.  Without being...

7 incredible things you can ACTUALLY do if you get a Dutch bank card

I doubt I’m the only international in the Netherlands who's lived through an embarrassing episode of trying...

Dutch Quirk #61: Joke openly about Germans

Which nation gives the Dutchies even more opportunity to do some roasting than the Belgians? Natuurlijk! The...

Dutch Quirk #111: Have a lack of hierarchy

The Netherlands is not the place for hierarchy. It's where your boss wants to be your BFF,...

Dutch Quirk #78: Watch the cows dance when they’re let out for the spring

After a long and dark winter, the Dutchies have a great solution for recharging themselves. They get...