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The Hunger Winter: the Dutch famine of 1944-45

The Hunger Winter took place as World War II was in its final year. Following a German...
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Begijnhof: Amsterdam’s worst-kept secret in the heart of the city centre

Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam lies a place that draws in tourists like Dutch people to...
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The 19 biggest differences between France and the Netherlands

France and the Netherlands may share a love of bread, the same three colours on their flags,...
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Zwarte Piet: the full guide to the Netherlands’ most controversial tradition

Many in the Netherlands view Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) as an innocent addition to the Dutch holiday...
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When does Sinterklaas arrive in the Netherlands? The 2024 city guide

There’s one thing for sure: you do not want to miss Sinterklaas’s arrival to the Netherlands as...
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Damsko, Roffa, Agga: Do you know the nickname for your Dutch city?

Let’s say you’ve lived in the Netherlands for a couple of years now — you’re fairly local,...
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What your favourite Dutch FEBO snack says about you

You are what you eat. That means the greasy junk food you shove directly from a Dutch...
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Dutch pick-up lines and compliments: the complete 2025 guide

A good love life in the Netherlands also requires some high-quality Dutch pick-up lines. So let us...
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