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14 downright stingy things Dutch people do

As beloved as the Dutch are, it won’t surprise to anyone that they have a reputation...

Rob Jetten, the new Dutch PM, is young, gay, and engaged to an expat: does it matter?

After the 2025 Dutch election, Rob Jetten of the D66 party was named as the incumbent prime...

6 influencers you didn’t know were actually Dutch

From YouTube to Instagram to TikTok — the Dutch are taking the world of social media by...

What is a ‘roepnaam’? One of the best Dutch quirks explained

Why do we, as Dutchies, often assume that our way is the best and that any other...

What your Albert Heijn Bonuskaart says about you

In many countries, a loyalty card is a boring bit of plastic that lives at the bottom...

How to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Netherlands (like a true Dutchie)

It's Valentine's Day in the Netherlands and you're dating a Dutchie. Not sure what to do or to...

Opinion: why you shouldn’t “go Dutch” this Valentine’s Day

Whether or not you’ve heard the phrase "going Dutch", you probably instantly understand what this means. The...

“Verjaardagskring”: A guide to surviving the circle of death at Dutch birthday parties

Ah, the verjaardagskring. If you're not Dutch, you might be wondering, "Is that a ritual? A secret...