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8 weird things about dying in the Netherlands

So, you’re planning on dying in the Netherlands. Well, not so much planning as… you know, planning...

New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Netherlands: which city is doing what in 2026?

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands is a spectacular sight to see: but with more and more...

New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands: traditions in Amsterdam and beyond

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands is thoroughly celebrated, with enough fireworks to entertain spectators for hours....

7 reasons why wielrenners (lycra bikers) need an intervention 

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Nope, it’s a wielrenner. 🥴 Although, seeing as they’re...

Oliebollen: the traditional (and delicious) Dutch New Year’s snack

As this year draws to a close, millions of oliebollen will be baked and eaten in the...

The New Year’s Dive at Scheveningen: How the Dutch start their year (well, the crazy ones)

The Dutch like to start their year with a refreshing splash (and probably hypothermia). On the first day...

7 odd Dutch quirks that show the stranger side of the Netherlands

I'm proud to be Dutch, I really am. After all, the Netherlands is a country of amazing...

Why are the Dutch called the Dutch?

Have you ever wondered why the Dutch are called "Dutch"? You might be surprised by the word's...