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8 great windmills to visit in the Netherlands

Windmills are one of the first things you think of when you hear the words "Holland" or...

17 facts about the Dutch language that will make you go ‘echt’?!

What facts do you know about the Dutch language? It’s kind of close to English and people...

The 11 best authentic Dutch villages that you have to visit

Looking for an authentic Dutch village to visit for a day trip outside of Amsterdam? There are...

The Dutch and South Africa: more than just Apartheid and Boers

The Dutch changed the course of South African history, culture, and identity the moment they first stepped...

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...

Why do people call Amsterdam ‘Mokum’?

A'dam, Dam City, Venice of the North: these are all nicknames for the beloved Dutch capital. But...

This video shows incredible footage of 1920s Amsterdam in colour

Looking for a little diversion from reality? How about a mesmerising video of Amsterdam circa 1922 —...

Surinamese food in the Netherlands: have you tried these dishes?

The Netherlands has far more to its cultural food heritage than stamppot and bitterballen. Luckily for our...