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Eating herring in the Netherlands: all you need to know about the ‘Hollandse Nieuwe’

The large-scale herring fishing in the Netherlands started during the Golden Age. Since then, Dutch herring and...
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Tikkie etiquette: the do’s and don’ts of asking for money in the Netherlands

When you think of the Netherlands, what’s the first thing that springs to mind? Is it windmills,...
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8 marvellous things about the Dutch and their bikes

Once on their fiets (bike), the Dutch own the road and it’s truly amazing to watch as...
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How the fate of 17 Dutch sailors changed history

History is full of butterfly effects. The first voyage of the Dutch to China is no exception,...
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What was the VOC? The Dutch East India Company explained

A lot of the time, it's not entirely clear what the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) was, what it...
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Urban exploring in the Netherlands: the ultimate urbex guide in 2026

Urban exploration, shortened to urbex, means going around your city and finding places to explore that are...
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Keti Koti: the most significant Dutch holiday you’ve probably never heard of

July 1 is a special day in Suriname every year. Tens of thousands of people in Suriname...
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7 Dutch foods you need to try before you die

There are so many Dutch foods you need to try before you die, or at least before...
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