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Who’s your buddy? American-Dutch relations throughout times

The Netherlands and the US have a long and closely intertwined history. In fact, it goes all...
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A guide to 12 breathtaking castles and palaces in the Netherlands

When it comes to destinations with historic castles, the Netherlands might not immediately spring to mind. However,...
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Amsterdam’s canal houses: why are they so wonderfully weird?

Images of Amsterdam's much-loved narrow and wonky canal houses have shaped the world’s perception of Dutch architecture....
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Lucia de Berk: the Dutch nurse who was wrongfully imprisoned for six years

Lucia de Berk, better known to the media as Lucia de B., is a licensed pediatric nurse...
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5 of the most haunted places in Amsterdam

You’ve made it to the Dutch capital, backpack on and feet itching to explore — but don't...
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Why is Amsterdam’s Red Light District red? The answer is, well, kinda gross

Everyone's heard of Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District.  Maybe you've been there as a tourist, or perhaps you've...
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The Dutch Bible Belt: What’s that all about?

The Netherlands is a progressive, innovative, forward-thinking country… with its very own deeply religious bible belt. 🙏🏻 Yup,...
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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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