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Making Dutch friends as an international: our 21 best tips

The Netherlands has amazing perks (a healthy work-life balance, good public transportation, yummy fried snacks), but making...

7 things that the Dutch kind of suck at

We've brought you a list of what the Dutch are great at and why the Dutch are...

The Americans have learned of Dutch ‘droppings’ and now they’re confused

Americans took to Twitter to discuss a peculiar Dutch practice: dropping. Much like their fascination with other...

Here’s the tea: Dutchies have no idea how to drink it

When I first arrived in the Netherlands, I was surprised — nee, shocked — to discover the...

14 downright stingy things Dutch people do

As beloved as the Dutch are, it won’t surprise to anyone that they have a reputation...

6 influencers you didn’t know were actually Dutch

From YouTube to Instagram to TikTok — the Dutch are taking the world of social media by...

“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...

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...