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Btw, turns out public sex in this Amsterdam park is LEGAL 

If you know, you know. And if you don’t know, well…now you do. Since 2008, having sex...

Why is Amsterdam’s Red Light District red? The answer is, well, kinda gross

Everyone's heard of Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District.  Maybe you've been there as a tourist, or perhaps you've...

Zwarte Piet: the full guide to the Netherlands’ most controversial tradition

Many in the Netherlands view Zwarte Piet (Black Pete) as an innocent addition to the Dutch holiday...

When does Sinterklaas arrive in the Netherlands? The 2023 city guide

There’s one thing for sure: you do not want to miss the Sinterklaas’ arrival to the Netherlands...

7 reasons the Dutch don’t do debt

Dutch culture tends to be pretty opposed to credit cards and debt, but why is that exactly?...

Student societies in the Netherlands: what you need to know

The Netherlands has an incredibly rich student life, where students are encouraged to take on extracurricular activities....

Photo Report: these photos of the Netherlands will warm you up when it’s cold outside

Have you been loving our previous photo reports? If the Dutch weather has left you feeling a...

Islands of the Netherlands: a guide to the Wadden Islands

Before you think about sunbathing, scuba diving, and sipping cocktails on Dutch islands in the Caribbean, let...