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11 things no one tells you about living in the Netherlands for the first time

Before you move to a new country, the Netherlands or otherwise, you are sure to be showered...
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Names in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to Dutch names

Wait… did that guy just say his name was Freek?! Yep, Dutch names can be Freek-ishly weird...
Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 -
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Summer school holidays in the Netherlands: 6 things every international parent should know

The summer school holidays in the Netherlands are the real 'postcode' lottery: everyone gets six weeks, nobody...
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Too bad, peanut butter! The top 10 strangest Dutch expressions

Dutch expressions can sound pretty crazy when you translate them into English. So we thought we'd have...
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Forgotten women painters of the Dutch Renaissance and Golden Age

The Netherlands is a land of art and museums. From the Frans Hals and Van Gogh Museums...
Chuka Nwanazia -
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Wildlife in the Netherlands: a Dutch safari

Ever thought about taking yourself on a Dutch safari? You'd be surprised by the kind of wildlife...
Lachlan Campbell -
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The pilgrims in Leiden: Where were the pilgrims before they sailed to America?

The pilgrims in Leiden were a religious group that escaped from England and came to live in...
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Why are the Dutch called the Dutch?

Have you ever wondered why the Dutch are called "Dutch"? You might be surprised by the word's...
Veronika Licheva -
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