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The Putten raid: when the Nazis captured nearly all the men in this Dutch village

On October 1, the small village of Putten in Gelderland remembers a painful day from its past....

Leidens Ontzet: a day of freedom, fun, and boozing!

Every year, there’s one day that all Leiden residents look forward to, Leidens Ontzet (Relief of Leiden)....

7 ways to make the best of autumn in the Netherlands in 2023

As the seasons change and the leaves turn red, we want to let you know how to...

10 things you’ll notice your first week in the Netherlands

So, you just moved to the Netherlands. Congratulations! Be prepared to be confused. Navigating the hellscape, erm, labyrinth,...

The Dutch Bible Belt: what’s that all about?

The Netherlands is a progressive, innovative, forward-thinking country… with its very own deeply religious bible belt. 🙏🏻 Yup,...

Tikkie etiquette: the do’s and don’ts of asking for money in the Netherlands

When you think of the Netherlands, what’s the first thing that springs to mind? Is it windmills,...

The museum town of the Netherlands: 14 great museums to visit in Leiden

Tired of the museums in Amsterdam and devoured all that the museums in the other major cities...

Dutch Quirk #110: Speak more than one language

Here's a very cool trait of Dutchies: they're multilingual kings and queens! One would be hard-pressed to...