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An international’s guide to second-hand shopping in the Netherlands 

Every year, thousands of international students and expats arrive in the Netherlands full of dreams and with...

This Dutch city was key to the origins of Thanksgiving

You may very well know by now how the Dutch like to spend their Christmas and Sinterklaas holidays,...

The one where the cast of Friends tried to speak Dutch (and failed)

It may come as no surprise that the most popular sitcom of the 1990s, Friends, was also...

5 reasons why Dutch kids are happier than American kids

Dutch kids are a marvel: cycling around town, hanging onto the back of their parents' bike, and...

Sinterklaas for expats: all the Dutch you need to make it through the holiday season

"It's almost Pakjesavond!" Almost what? Yup, to internationals, Dutch traditions can seem confusing or just plain weird....

The history of stamppot and how it became a traditional Dutch staple

What is stamppot's origin story? How did it become a traditional Dutch staple? And the big question: what...

Snackbars in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Snackbars are the ultimate Dutch fast-food venues, catering to your needs through the long Dutch nights. It's late...

Leiden is becoming one of Europe’s most exciting science hubs: Here are the innovators proving it

You know Leiden for its canals and Rembrandt. But behind those pretty facades, something bigger is brewing,...