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Here’s the best way to get your meat in the Netherlands (and no, it’s not Albert Heijn)

Supermarket meat has always been a bit of a gamble in the Netherlands: limited cuts, inconsistent quality,...

OPINION: Just because you’re a Dutch man doesn’t mean you should be a DJ

The air is brisk as I strut down the gravelled pathway in front of the famous Binnenhof....

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...

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...