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Maps of the Netherlands: 9 maps to understand the Dutch landscape

It's a running joke that Holland is flatter than a stroopwafel, but have you ever wondered what...
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Doe normaal: behind the Dutch concept and mentality

The saying goes like “doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg” in Dutch, or ‘just...
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Holidays in the Netherlands: when are the public, national, and school holidays in 2025?

There are holidays of cultural, religious and historical significance throughout the year in the Netherlands — but...
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Today in Dutch history: the tragic ‘Watersnoodramp’ flooding of 1953

On February 1, 1953, one of the biggest natural disasters to ever hit the Netherlands took place....
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5 things I wish I knew before moving to the Netherlands for love

Moving to the Netherlands is a huge step to take — especially when it's for love. Here's...
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In the Netherlands it’s legal to offer driving lessons in exchange for…sex?

Driving lessons can be pricey, but apparently the Netherlands has an alternate payment plan available: a ride...
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How one Dutch woman created the most unusual modern art museum in the Netherlands

If you associate big museums with big cities and Van Gogh paintings with the Van Gogh Museum,...
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5 personality traits that the Brits could learn from the Dutch

What should the Brits learn from the Dutch? We'd never generalise, but the stereotypes (on both sides)...
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