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The Americans have learned of Dutch ‘droppings’ and now they’re confused

Americans took to Twitter to discuss a peculiar Dutch practice: dropping. Much like their fascination with other...

I lived in a former Dutch prison: here’s what it was like

One innovative response to the housing crisis hitting students in Amsterdam was to convert a former prison...

Dutch architecture you can still see in South Africa today

It is possible to spot Dutch architecture in South Africa, thanks to the long and complicated history...

7 of the best scenic bike paths in the Netherlands

With spring right around the corner and sunny weather making a comeback, we all want to spend...

Why Dutch people switch to English mid-conversation (and how to stop it)

You were doing so well. "Dus ik dacht dat..." you began confidently, conjugating verbs, forming sentences, thriving....

Here’s the tea: Dutchies have no idea how to drink it

When I first arrived in the Netherlands, I was surprised — nee, shocked — to discover the...

Dutch Quirk #46: Never close their curtains

It's happened to the best of us. You're walking along, innocently minding your own business, your eyes...

Things Dutch people would never say (video inside!)

Overall, the Dutch are very decent people. But they have their ways, and there are just some...