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Four ways the Dutch and Swedes are the same (but different)

The Dutch and the Swedes have a few things in common, but of course, they're not quite...

4 ways the Netherlands is better than the UK according to a Brit

I landed in Amsterdam Schiphol glittery-eyed and raring for a new start in a beautiful new city....

Van hier tot Tokio: a history of Dutch-Japanese relations

Dutch-Japanese relations have a long and interesting history determined by commerce, trade, and war. Here's a glimpse...

Wereldmuseum Leiden: your passport to the world (without leaving Leiden)

From Papua to Korea, ancient Japan to the African diaspora, Wereldmuseum Leiden is one of the most...

The pros and cons of moving to the Netherlands (from someone who’s done it)

Before you move to this gorgeous country, it's always worth knowing what the pros and cons of...

What your favourite Dutch city says about you

You can take the person out of the city, but you can’t take the city out of...

Why does the Netherlands love orange? The full explainer

Ever wondered why the Dutch wear orange to pretty much any national occasion, even though the colour...

I’m leaving the Netherlands; here are the 10 things I’ll miss the most

After four wonderful years in the Netherlands, it's time for me to say doei to the land...