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!

The ultimate guide to owning a dog in Amsterdam

Believe it or not, the bustling Dutch capital is made for dogs! There are plenty of parks and dog-friendly spots around the city where...

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 to use a MasterCard in a Dutch...

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 overdramatic, let us give you a pro...

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, and they’re just another member at the office.  In...

Dutch Quirk #61: Joke openly about Germans

Which nation gives the Dutchies even more opportunity to do some roasting than the Belgians? Natuurlijk! The Germans. Germany is one of the Netherlands' neighbouring...

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