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Here’s why the Netherlands doesn’t have many skyscrapers

You'd think a wealthy, densely populated country like the Netherlands would be bristling with skyscrapers. Instead, the...
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What was the Eighty Years’ War? The Dutch War of Independence explained

The Eighty Years' War is also known as the Dutch War of Independence. It stretched from 1568...
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Holidays in the Netherlands: Here are all your days off in 2026

There are holidays of cultural, religious, and historical significance throughout the year in the Netherlands. But when...
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Leidens Ontzet: a day of freedom, fun, and boozing!

Every year, there’s one day that all Leiden residents look forward to, Leidens Ontzet (Relief of Leiden)....
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The 14-year-old assassin who lured Nazis and traitors to their deaths

Freddie Oversteegen was just 14 years old when she became an assassin for the Dutch resistance during...
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Seagulls in the Netherlands: villains, yet protected by law

Ah, seagulls — the ultimate winged villains. Always ready to fly down and reign chaos on unsuspecting...
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10 things to do in the Netherlands this October

October is the month Dutch summer finally stops pretending and autumn moves in with its umbrella, its...
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Bike fishing: a Dutch occupation you never knew existed

Bike riding, bike commuting, bike delivering, bike... fishing? It's no news that the Netherlands is a bike...
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