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4 ways gaming is shaping the modern Dutch life

Once just a niche hobby, gaming in the Netherlands has evolved into an everyday lifestyle.  More than seven...

Why didn’t they tell me? A guide for visiting the Netherlands

I’ve been frequenting the lowlands for a good many years now, and when I first came over,...

The 7 most scenic bike routes for a day trip in and around Amsterdam

There's no better way to soak up the beauty of Amsterdam than by hopping on your fiets...

Medicinal heroin? How the Dutch deal with their heroin addicts

Let’s get straight to it: The Dutch prescribe free heroin to their heroin addicts. And it’s legal...

What is a “broodje aap verhaal”? The Dutch expression you didn’t know you needed

Do you have Dutch grandparents? Or had a Dutch nanny? Then maybe you were presented with a...

Art meets science at Leiden’s Days of Art&Science festival (and you don’t want to miss it!)

Ever wondered what happens when you throw art and science together? Magic. The Days of Art&Science festival is returning...

The Domino Day Sparrow might be the most ridiculous thing to ever happen in the Netherlands

A world record attempt. Four million dominoes. A lone sparrow. And a chain of events that led...

9 kooky things about renting in the Netherlands

Finding a home to rent in a foreign country can feel like an especially daunting task. When...