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Adopting graves: how the Dutch honour fallen American soldiers in Margraten Cemetery

Between Maastricht and Vaals is the American Cemetery in Margraten. It's the largest American cemetery in the...

Halloween in the Netherlands: the ultimate [and spookiest] guide for 2025

Double, double, toil and trouble, Halloween in the Netherlands is just a nubble. Luckily for our American...

Thirst traps of Dutch politicians? Yup, they’re a thing

Yeah, you read that right. Creative TikTok users are making thirst traps of politicians from the Netherlands,...

6 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...

Meet Mata Hari: the famous Dutch First World War “spy”

Though the world knows her by her stage name Mata Hari, she was actually born Margaretha Geertruida...

5 things you didn’t know about Dutch dinner

You've just arrived in the Netherlands, eager to experience the local cuisine. At 7 PM, you confidently...

The narrowest houses in Amsterdam: everything you need to know

Amsterdam’s architecture is unique and varied. You’ll find tall houses, historic houses, slanted houses, and even sinking...

History of Amsterdam’s Red Light District: the intriguing past unveiled

Amsterdam’s Red Light District is one of the most famous neighbourhoods in the world — but there’s...