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New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands: traditions in Amsterdam and beyond

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands is celebrated extensively, with enough fireworks to entertain spectators for hours....
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New Year’s Eve fireworks in the Netherlands: which city is doing what?

There’s no New Year’s Eve without fireworks, and the Netherlands rarely disappoints in that area. From Groningen...
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The New Year’s Dive at Scheveningen: How the Dutch start their year (well, the crazy ones)

The Dutch like to start their year with a refreshing splash (and probably hypothermia). On the first day...
Renan Alejandro Salvador Lozano Cuervo -
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The ultimate Dutch Christmas playlist

Even though many people dislike Mariah Carey's All I want for Christmas is You, every year on...
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23 tips to beat expat loneliness this holiday season

As we inch closer to the holidays, spending time with loved ones is everyone's to priority. However,...
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18 best Christmas markets in and near the Netherlands [2023]

Munching on delicious oliebollen, warming yourself with a steaming mug of glühwein (mulled wine) after a round...
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The secret Dutch side of Santa Claus

Sinterklaas has left the Netherlands on his steamboat and is probably recuperating by his pool in Spain....
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Gourmetten: A ‘gezellige’ evening of classic Dutch dining

You haven't celebrated Christmas in the Netherlands properly if you haven't done gourmetten. Gour-what-en? Exactly. If you're the foreigner...
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