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5 ways to blend in with the Dutch (when you’re obviously an international)

Living in the Netherlands and feeling a little… out of place? Between pannenkoek-eating blondes and friendly giants,...

How did the Netherlands become the first country without stray dogs?

According to the World Health Organisation, there are nearly 200 million stray dogs worldwide. Impressively, not one...

7 reasons why living in the Netherlands will change your life

I honestly can’t remember what it felt like to live outside the Netherlands. There are so many...

7 things you need to know when buying a refurbished e-bike

So, you want to join the e-bike craze. This makes sense: sophisticated, healthy, and environmentally green, many...

7 ways life in the UK is drastically different to life in the Netherlands

The quantity of beer consumed aside, how does life in the Netherlands compare to life in the...

In need of a giggle? This American comedian perfectly explains the hilarity of learning Dutch

Ever done a double-take when someone yells "kijk uit"? Do Dutch names still tickle you? Michelle Buteau...

19 things the Dutch did to make cycling easy and attractive

Biking in the Netherlands can seem daunting at first. Though once you’ve taken off your training wheels,...

27 ways to thrive in the gloomy Dutch weather

Dutch weather can get us down sometimes. As soon as it gets gloomy (like, 99% of the...