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The Netherlands explained in under 12 minutes (VIDEO INSIDE)

Ever wondered what the Netherlands is all about? The land, the flag, the dams, the religions (or...

The Green Cathedral: a Dutch gem made entirely out of living trees

The Green Cathedral or, as the Dutch say, De Groene Kathedraal is a must-see if you’re in...

13 things I love about Dutch people as an international

The Dutch — practical yet playful, direct but never dull, and always effortlessly gezellig. They have a way...

Why don’t the Dutch say sorry?

Coming from England, I have the habit of saying "sorry" even if someone runs over my foot...

5 summer wardrobe items every Dutch office gentleman needs before the next heatwave hits

The Dutch office and air conditioning have a famously distant relationship, so when the heat arrives, the...

Here are some odd Dutch wedding traditions when getting married in the Netherlands

If you thought that a Dutch wedding was quite the same as in a Hollywood movie, well,...

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...

Names in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to Dutch names

Wait… did that guy just say his name was Freek?! Yep, Dutch names can be Freek-ishly weird...