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New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands: traditions in Amsterdam and beyond

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands is celebrated extensively, with enough fireworks to entertain spectators for hours....

27 ways to thrive in the gloomy Dutch weather

Dutch weather can get us down sometimes. As soon as it gets gloomy (like, 99% of the...

The Dutch and South Africa: more than just Apartheid and Boers

The Dutch changed the course of South African history, culture, and identity the moment they first stepped...

How people park their cars in Amsterdam is downright terrifying (video inside)

There are many questions in this life: how is Trump still out of prison? How do eels...

Meeting your Dutch partner’s parents: all you need to know

Meeting your partner’s parents can be nerve-racking at the best of times. However, meeting them in a...

9 Dutch birthday traditions that’ll confuse the heck out of internationals

First time celebrating someone’s birthday in the Netherlands? Gefeliciteerd! Birthdays are a special event in every culture and...

11 things no one tells you about living in the Netherlands for the first time

Before you move to a new country, the Netherlands or otherwise, you are sure to be showered...

15 things to expect on a date with a Dutchie

You’re an international living in the Netherlands, and you’ve just said yes to a date with a...