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Oliebollen: the traditional (and delicious) Dutch New Year’s snack

As this year draws to a close, millions of oliebollen will be baked and eaten in the...
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The New Year’s Dive at Scheveningen: How the Dutch start their year (well, the crazy ones)

The Dutch like to start their year with a refreshing splash (and probably hypothermia). On the first day...
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9 steps to flirting in Dutch (yes, that’s possible)

Spotted some gorgeous, tall, blonde Dutch eye candy from across the bar? Ooh la la, time to...
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Bike fishing: a Dutch occupation you never knew existed

Bike riding, bike commuting, bike delivering, bike... fishing? It's no news that the Netherlands is a bike...
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5 unspoken rules in the Netherlands

I have lived in a variety of places in my life. When I decided to move to...
Heather Court -
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What the frick is a frikandel?

The frikandel is perhaps the most contentious of Dutch foods. It's both widely loved and widely hated,...
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11 of the funniest headlines from Dutch parody newspaper De Speld

You would be forgiven for thinking that some headlines are pure satire — when they’re real.  Well, that’s...
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What happens during Christmas in the Netherlands? A guide to the winter holidays

The holidays are upon us! It's bijna (almost) Christmas. So, here's your survival guide to celebrating winter...
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