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“Verjaardagskring”: A guide to surviving the circle of death at Dutch birthday parties

Ah, the verjaardagskring. If you're not Dutch, you might be wondering, "Is that a ritual? A secret...
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What your favourite Dutch mode of transport says about you

The Netherlands has truckers, horse riders, hikers, bikers, chronic Uber-ers, and those who simply avoid the hassle...
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Why are there no public bathrooms in the Netherlands?

It's the moment we all dread: needing to use the loo when you're out and about. Why are there no public toilets in the Netherlands?
Ailish Lalor -
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7 reasons why living in the Netherlands will change your life

I honestly can’t remember what it felt like to live outside the Netherlands. There are so many...
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27 ways to thrive in the gloomy Dutch weather

Dutch weather can get us down sometimes. As soon as it gets gloomy (like, 99% of the...
Julia de Oliveira Moritz -
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What your favourite Dutch FEBO snack says about you

You are what you eat. That means the greasy junk food you shove directly into your mouth...
Ellen Ranebo -
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‘Gezellig’ or ‘hygge’? The real differences between the Netherlands and Denmark

Bikes, beers, and canals — am I describing the Netherlands or Denmark? The two countries share many...
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I share an apartment with almost 30 internationals: here’s what it’s like

Ah, the difficulties of finding housing in the Netherlands. I was relieved to finally land a room...
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