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Why does everything in the Netherlands look the same?

Visitors to the Netherlands will probably be struck by a very specific element about this country. Things...
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Calvinism in the Netherlands: why are the Dutch so Calvinist in nature?

Travelling around the Netherlands, you'll spot tons of beautiful churches, and meet people living simply and modestly...
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Afrikaans and Dutch: the differences and similarities

Afrikaans and Dutch — what is the connection? Are these two languages as similar as they're rumoured...
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Koek & zopie? Let’s talk about this mysterious Dutch ice skating snack

During my first Dutch winter, I spent a lot of time missing my seasonal favourites from home...
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Why the Netherlands will never have an ‘Elfstedentocht’ (Eleven Cities Tour) again

An Elfstedentocht in Friesland, the Netherlands is what the Dutch people want more than winning a World...
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Here’s how technology changed the iconic way the Dutch sell their flowers

Somewhere in the Dutch city of Aalsmeer, you'll find a warehouse that holds the title of one...
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What does the XXX on Amsterdam’s flag mean? Hint: it’s not what you think

"Why are there three Xs on Amsterdam's flag?" And "What do they mean?" If you live in...
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Not always the best: here’s 7 times the Dutch suffered a huge fail

Dutch fails — huh? It sometimes seems like the Dutch are good at everything they do. But,...
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