Articles by

Nicole Ogden πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡­ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Hailing from the bustling city of Bangkok, Nicole is a Thai/American international student who came to the Netherlands to study linguistics. When she's not reading books or listening to true crime podcasts, she's practising her singing and guitar skills! She is also attempting to pick up the Dutch language (moeilijk).

Dutch Quirk #3: Cycle more than they walk

Welcome to the Netherlands, where bicycles outnumber people. The Dutch are so crazy about their fiets that...

Dutch quirk #8: Dress the same as every other Dutchie (aka the Dutch uniform)

The Dutch are endlessly unique, interesting, and innovative in so many areas of their life β€” except...

Dutch Quirk #82: Grow really, really tall

Probably the most noticeable thing about living in the Netherlands is just how freaking tall everyone is...

8 tips to save you money when moving to the Netherlands

Want to make the move to the Netherlands without having to splash all your cash? Here’s how...

Dutch Quirk #49: Deliver babies at home

Have you ever wondered what giving birth is like in the Netherlands? If you pictured your or...

Dutch Quirk #77: Switch to English even if you speak Dutch

Most internationals in the Netherlands have gone through this experience. You've been practising your Dutch and gathering...

Dutch Quirk #47: Complain about the weather nonstop

The Netherlands is known for a lot of amazing things like windmills, bicycles, and cheese! But the...

Dutch Quirk #18: Refuse to go into debt

Have you ever noticed that almost all Dutch people refuse to go into debt and are terrified...