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The best coffeeshops in Utrecht in 2026

Utrecht is filled with coffeeshops that are a breath of fresh air compared to Amsterdam's tourist circus.  This...

The 17 best live music venues in Amsterdam (from a local)

Live music venues in Amsterdam are everywhere, and there’s one of every kind: big, small, famous, underground....

11 Dutch sports that are 100% weird (but wonderful)

There are many weird and wacky sports in the Netherlands that will make you raise your eyebrows...

8 things you’ll find in every Dutch oma’s houseΒ 

Let's be honest: every Dutch oma's house is like a time capsule wrapped in lace doilies and...

The 19 biggest differences between France and the Netherlands

France and the Netherlands may share a love of bread, the same three colours on their flags,...

Dutch Quirk #73: Not have any mountains…or hills…or bumps

As the Dutch saying goes: β€œGod may have created the earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlands.”...

How the Netherlands shows off its culture β€” and why the world is loving it

The Netherlands might be small, but when it comes to sharing its culture with the world, this...

Dutch quirk #8: Dress the same as every other Dutchie (aka the Dutch uniform)

The Dutch are endlessly unique, interesting, and innovative in so many areas of their life β€” except...