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The Dutch ship that disguised itself as an island during World War II

An unprecedented event like World War II is bound to be filled with stories of human resilience...

What you need to know about Labour Day in the Netherlands

It's Labour Day in the Netherlands. Yes, people, gather round! It's the universal holiday on which we...

Two minutes of silence across the Netherlands: Remembrance Day

The Netherlands celebrates Dodenherdenking, also known as Remembrance Day, on May 4 to commemorate civilians and soldiers...

This American TikToker is sharing hella accurate truths about dating in the Netherlands (and more!)

Being from the land of cheese, clogs, and windmills, the Dutch have their stranger sides. Whether it...

Photo report: the Netherlands at war, 1940-1945

This year, we're celebrating 79 years since the end of World War II. The world we live...

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...

Dutch Quirk #9: Drink copious amounts of coffee at work

Ok, picture this. You're at the office, the clock reads 12:42, and you're fired up like one...

7 ways Dutchies and Italians are more alike than you think

At first glance, Italians and the Dutch seem worlds apart, shaped by different histories, climates, and habits,...