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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...
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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...
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Ice-skating rinks in the Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and beyond

Looking for the best ice-skating rinks in the Netherlands? One of the most festive ways to enjoy...
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Gezellig: an essential Dutch concept

During your time in the Netherlands, you've probably heard the word gezellig being used. Dutchies are very...
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8 ultra-gezellige ways to spend Christmas in Amsterdam [2026 guide]

It's the most wonderful time of the year,  especially if you’re celebrating Christmas in Amsterdam!  Amsterdam, as one...
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Photo Report: these photos of the Netherlands will warm you up when it’s cold outside

Have you been loving our previous photo reports? If the Dutch weather has left you feeling a...
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The complete guide to writing a top Sinterklaas poem

There is no Dutch tradition as cherished as the Sinterklaas poem (well, except perhaps Zwarte Piet). But,...
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7 winter escapes from the Netherlands by train

Ugh, wintertime. It makes everyone want to escape their current lives, whether by trying to be a better...
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