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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...

5 personality traits that the Brits could learn from the Dutch

What could the Dutchies possibly have to teach the Brits? We'd never generalise, but the stereotypes (on...

13 things living in Amsterdam has taught me

Living abroad teaches you lessons, and Amsterdam hands you a test before you’ve even found a place...

That time a Dutch tourist accidentally became a celebrity in Georgia

If you’re dreaming of fame, you might not need to try too hard. Put down your guitar...

Life as a lovepat in the Netherlands: 5 things I didn’t expect

It's been a few years since I moved to the Netherlands as a lovepat, and, boy, has...

5 things expats experience when taking a trip back “home”

You've been counting down for weeks — your visit back home from the Netherlands is almost here!...

Where (and when) should I get my Christmas tree in the Netherlands?

Choosing the right time and place to buy a Christmas tree in the Netherlands can feel like...

That time a woman from The Hague saw people as dragons (until her rare diagnosis)

In the Netherlands, the most common explanation for seeing people as dragons involves a trip to Amsterdam...