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 #41: Call everything ‘gezellig’ All. The. Time.

Okay, so we're all aware of how Dutchies use the word lekker for everything, but there's another...

7 series and films on Netflix to help you learn Dutch

Browsing for a Netflix show or film to watch on a gloomy day in the Netherlands? Maybe...

Dutch Quirk #1: Swear with diseases (even cancer)

So, you’re walking down the street when you see some tall Dutch teenagers in their Adidas shoes...

11 ways to live waste-free in the Netherlands

Living waste-free isn't just a trend for eccentric, tote-bag-wearing vegans. 🌱 It’s a practice that can improve...

Dutch Quirk #110: Speak more than one language

Here's a very cool trait of Dutchies: they're multilingual legends! You would be hard-pressed to find someone...

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...