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Why cycling in the Netherlands is just… better

Ah, cycling in the Netherlands. Whether you're dodging tourists in Amsterdam or coasting past cows, it doesn’t take...

9 Dutch actors in Hollywood you probably didn’t know were Dutch

Don't be fooled by the accents on screen — Dutch actors appear more frequently in Hollywood movies...

Cycling like a Dutchie? First, you have to pass their bike exam!

We all know that the Dutch love their bikes, and they love cycling. However, we were a...

Australia and the Netherlands: Adventures at sea and shared history

Australia and the Netherlands may not be mentioned in the same sentence all that often, but you'll...

Dutch quirk #8: Dress the same as every other Dutchie (aka the Dutch uniform)

The Dutch are endlessly unique, interesting, and innovative in so many areas of their life — except...

The 19 biggest differences between Germany and the Netherlands

Germany and the Netherlands are (really) old neighbours.  They share historical ties, a love for beer, loads of...

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...

Amsterdam liberated: the infamous shooting at Dam Square on May 7, 1945

On May 7, 1945, a large crowd gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam. The Second World War...