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Always an expat, never a local: an international’s attempt to integrate into Dutch life

I'm a South African living in Amsterdam. Here's why I'm still waiting to feel like a Dutch...

That time a Dutch tourist accidentally became a celebrity in Georgia

If you’re dreaming of fame, you might not need to try too hard. Put down your guitar...

Life as a lovepat in the Netherlands: 5 things I didn’t expect

It's been a few years since I moved to the Netherlands as a lovepat, and, boy, has...

5 things expats experience when taking a trip back “home”

You've been counting down for weeks — your visit back home from the Netherlands is almost here!...

Where (and when) should I get my Christmas tree in the Netherlands?

Choosing the right time and place to buy a Christmas tree in the Netherlands can feel like...

That time a woman from The Hague saw people as dragons (until her rare diagnosis)

In the Netherlands, the most common explanation for seeing people as dragons involves a trip to Amsterdam...

Ice-skating rinks in the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and beyond

Looking for the best ice-skating rinks in the Netherlands? One of the most festive ways to enjoy...

Gezellig: an essential Dutch concept

During your time in the Netherlands, you've probably heard the word gezellig being used. Dutchies are very...