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Dutch Quirk #46: Never close their curtains

It's happened to the best of us. You're walking along, innocently minding your own business, your eyes...

Saunas in the Netherlands: what is going to a naked sauna really like?

A sauna in the Netherlands may sound like the perfect way to relax — until you walk...

A guide to 12 breathtaking castles and palaces in the Netherlands

When it comes to destinations with historic castles, the Netherlands might not immediately spring to mind. However,...

Finding love in the Netherlands: 5 ways to meet your very own ‘schatje’

Tips on how to get laid and then make a run for it... a "love 'em and...

Amsterdam’s canal houses: why are they so wonderfully weird?

Images of Amsterdam's much-loved narrow and wonky canal houses have shaped the world’s perception of Dutch architecture....

Lucia de Berk: the Dutch nurse who was wrongfully imprisoned for six years

Lucia de Berk, better known to the media as Lucia de B., is a licensed pediatric nurse...

The narrowest house in Amsterdam: everything you need to know

Amsterdam’s architecture is unique and varied. You’ll find tall houses, historic houses, slanted houses, and even sinking...

Halloween in the Netherlands: the ultimate [and spookiest] guide for 2024

Double, double, toil and trouble, Halloween in the Netherlands is just a nubble. Luckily for our American...