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Fierljeppen: the curious Dutch sport you need to know about

What has a giant stick, superior upper body strength, and can cross a canal in a single...

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...

7 times the Dutch did it first: fun facts from the Netherlands

The Netherlands is such a small country, and yet it has always played an important role in...

That time the Dutch conquered Britain (ja, we’re serious)

You remember learning about the Glorious Revolution in history class, right? Us neither. Don’t worry; it’s not...

8 books about the Netherlands you need to read

Grey and rainy days are no exception in the Netherlands, and there's nothing better than curling up...

Why didn’t they tell me? A guide for visiting the Netherlands

I’ve been frequenting the Lowlands for a good many years now, and when I first came over,...

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...