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Meeting your Dutch partner’s parents: all you need to know

Meeting your partner’s parents can be nerve-racking at the best of times. However, meeting them in a...

9 Dutch birthday traditions that’ll confuse the heck out of internationals

First time celebrating someone’s birthday in the Netherlands? Gefeliciteerd! Birthdays are a special event in every culture and...

11 things no one tells you about living in the Netherlands for the first time

Before you move to a new country, the Netherlands or otherwise, you are sure to be showered...

15 things to expect on a date with a Dutchie

You’re an international living in the Netherlands, and you’ve just said yes to a date with a...

That time a Dutch tourist accidentally became a celebrity in Georgia

If you’re dreaming of fame, you might not need to try too hard. Put down your guitar...

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...

The complete and unadulterated guide to sex in the Netherlands

Sex in the Netherlands is no taboo subject, as anyone who has taken a stroll through the...

A day trip to Bourtange: the tiny village steeped in Dutch history

Rich in history, Vesting Bourtange dates back to 1580, when Willem van Oranje ordered the construction of...