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Ik Mik Loreland: the Dutch TV show that gave kids nightmares

Once meant to teach Dutch kids how to read, Ik Mik Loreland (which roughly translates to Me...

This Dutch ‘Nespresso machine for pills’ is revolutionising personalised healthcare

What if your medication was made just for you? No more one-size-fits-all pills, but a personalised dose...

The Dutch lunch break hierarchy: why your ‘boterham’ defines your social status

It's 11:58 AM in a Dutch office, and tension fills the air. Colleagues glance nervously at their...

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,...

15 international sports you can easily play in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is famously known for being a die-hard football nation, but did you know that the...

Radio Oranje: The voice of hope during the dark years

Every evening at 9 PM sharp, families across Nazi-occupied Netherlands would gather around hidden radios, hearts pounding,...

The Dutch art of complaining: how a nation bonds through criticism

Picture this: you're standing at a bus stop in Amsterdam when a stranger turns to you and...

The 19 biggest differences between France and the Netherlands

France and the Netherlands may share a love of bread, the same three colours on their flags,...