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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...

7 winter escapes from the Netherlands by train

Ugh, wintertime. It makes everyone want to escape their current lives, whether by trying to be a better...

Christmas in the Netherlands: the merriest bits

Coming from Australia, Christmas in the Netherlands is definitely... different. I'm used to a hot summer day,...

Christmas in the Netherlands: your guide to Dutch holiday foods and celebrations

For expats in the Netherlands, December is a confusing time. Saint Nicolas, who? What about the Christmas...

The ultimate Dutch winter wonderland photo report

One thing that never changes in the Netherlands is the love for snow. And so, here are...

Who is Haagse Harry? Here’s what you need to know about this iconic character

It's a typical night out in The Hague: you meet up with your friends at Grote Markt,...

Your guide to all the ‘lekker’ Dutch festive food and drinks you can enjoy this holiday season

Christmas is right around the corner, which means: it's time for the feasting on Dutch festive food...

A chocolate letter from Sinterklaas: A delicious Dutch gift

A chocolate letter is the popular gift from Sinterklaas (the Dutch Santa), but do you know where the tradition comes from?