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13 things I love about Dutch people as an international

The Dutch — practical yet playful, direct but never dull, and always effortlessly gezellig. They have a way...
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Get a bird’s eye view of the Netherlands in 100 seconds (videos inside)!

What if we told you that you could see the Netherlands in 100 seconds? Would you believe...
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What were the Elfstedentochten really like? Vintage 50s video in full colour inside!

There are some things we wish would make a comeback: flip phones, playing in the street, and...
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Christmas in the Netherlands: the merriest bits

Coming from Australia, Christmas in the Netherlands is definitely... different. I'm used to a hot summer day,...
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A chocolate letter from Sinterklaas: A delicious Dutch gift

A chocolate letter is the popular gift from Sinterklaas (the Dutch Santa), but do you know where the tradition comes from?
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9 Dutch birthday traditions that’ll confuse the heck out of internationals

First time celebrating a birthday in the Netherlands? Gefeliciteerd! Birthdays are a special event in every culture and...
Katrien Nivera 🇵🇭 -
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How to survive the Dutch winter: clothing, will to live, and more

Knowing how to prepare for a Dutch winter can be daunting, especially if you’re completely unfamiliar with...
Emily Burger -
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An international’s guide to second-hand shopping in the Netherlands 

Every year, thousands of international students and expats arrive in the Netherlands full of dreams and with...
Niccolò Cavallero -
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