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19 super annoying things internationals do in the Netherlands

As an international in the Netherlands, you might think some things the Dutch do are annoying, but...

From omafiets, to mamafiets, and bakfiets: Dutch bikes, explained

The stereotype is true: the Dutch bike everywhere, every day, in all sorts of weather. To help...

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...

5 things you won’t miss if you leave the Netherlands

While I always try to look for the positive in life, I will admit that a part...

What the frick is a frikandel?

The frikandel is perhaps the most contentious of Dutch foods. It's both widely loved and widely hated,...

8 awesome light festivals in the Netherlands: what’s lit, where, and when?

Which light festivals in the Netherlands are happening, and where and when? (let us enLIGHTEN you). More...

The Dutch have finally got their head around this British sport (watch inside)!

So, it looks as if Dutchies finally understand British sports. Comical and true as heck when it...

This 1950s video introducing the world to the Netherlands is pure vintage wholesomeness

Ah, the glorious and almighty Netherlands! One of the great things about living in a country is...