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7 odd Dutch quirks that show the stranger side of the Netherlands

I'm proud to be Dutch; I really am. After all, the Netherlands is a country of amazing...

9 surprisingly unsustainable Dutch habits 

You might have heard that the Netherlands is a super sustainable, climate-friendly country — a green warrior’s...

14 best things to do in the Netherlands this summer 2026

Amsterdam hosts its first-ever WorldPride, Zandvoort says goodbye to Formula 1, and much more. Here's where to...

The Netherlands explained in under 12 minutes (VIDEO INSIDE)

Ever wondered what the Netherlands is all about? The land, the flag, the dams, the religions (or...

13 things I love about Dutch people as an international

The Dutch — practical yet playful, direct but never dull, and always effortlessly gezellig. They have a way...

Why don’t the Dutch say sorry?

Coming from England, I have the habit of saying "sorry" even if someone runs over my foot...

5 summer wardrobe items every Dutch office gentleman needs before the next heatwave hits

The Dutch office and air conditioning have a famously distant relationship, so when the heat arrives, the...

11 things no one tells you about living in the Netherlands for the first time

Before you move to a new country, the Netherlands or otherwise, you are sure to be showered...