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What’s happening on King’s Day in the Netherlands 2024?

Never celebrated King’s Day before? Well, this is what you can expect to see in 2024.  Got your...

Wild swimming in the Netherlands: the best spots for a dip

When I was housesitting in Amsterdam's IJburg neighbourhood, I started wild swimming. 🌊 The house was located right...

Cycling like a Dutchie? First, you have to pass their bike exam!

We all know that the Dutch love their bikes, and they love cycling. However, we were a...

Dutch Quirk #73: Not have any mountains…or hills…or bumps

As the Dutch saying goes: “God may have created the earth, but the Dutch created the Netherlands.”...

Dutch Quirk #9: Drink copious amounts of coffee at work

Ok, picture this. You're at the office, the clock reads 12:42, and you're fired up like one...

16 superb things to do in Amersfoort in 2024

Nestled near the centre of the Netherlands, you’ll find the lovely city of Amersfoort. If you’re looking...

11 gross things Dutch people do

All humans have a tendency to be quite revolting sometimes — but we’re only here to point...

15 dang smart things Dutch people do

Whether it’s hot tips on how to save money or how to get furniture up those narrow...