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Tipping in Amsterdam: all you need to know [UPDATED 2026]

Lost about tipping in Amsterdam? Received the bill and have no idea what to pay? I feel...

7 winter escapes from the Netherlands by train

Ugh, wintertime. It makes everyone want to escape their current lives, whether by trying to be a better...

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...

Christmas in the Netherlands: the merriest bits

Coming from Australia, Christmas in the Netherlands is definitely... different. I'm used to a hot summer day,...

How to survive the Dutch winter: clothing, will to live, and more

Knowing how to prepare for a Dutch winter can be daunting, especially if you’re completely unfamiliar with...

An international’s guide to second-hand shopping in the Netherlands 

Every year, thousands of international students and expats arrive in the Netherlands full of dreams and with...

15 things to expect on a date with a Dutchie

You’re an international living in the Netherlands, and you’ve just said yes to a date with a...

Dutch girls are the new French girls, here’s why

Dutch girls are tough, direct, and financially smart. They stay busy and look gorgeous doing it. Sure,...