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After one year in the Netherlands, this is what I’ve learned

I arrived on these shores just over a year ago, and the Dutch lifestyle has already taught...
Magdalena Laas -
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The Dutch East India Company was richer than Apple, Google, and Facebook combined

So how rich was the Dutch East India Company (VOC)? If you're wondering what paid for all...
Bobby Salomons -
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‘No internationals’: A tale of exclusion in the Dutch housing market

Like mice and Dutch cafés, housing crises and the Netherlands seem to go hand in hand. However,...
Liana Risseeuw 🇱🇰 -
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Tipping in Amsterdam: all you need to know [UPDATED 2026]

Lost about tipping in Amsterdam? Received the bill and have no idea what to pay? I feel...
Samantha Dixon 🇦🇺 -
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Wild swimming in the Netherlands: the best spots for a dip

When I was housesitting in Amsterdam's IJburg neighbourhood, I started wild swimming. 🌊 The house was located right...
Freya Sawbridge -
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Barbecuing in the Netherlands: how do the Dutch do BBQs?

The sun is finally shining which means it's officially time to barbecue in the Netherlands! But how...
Heather Court -
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A friendly guide to Dutch accents and dialects in the Netherlands

The Netherlands officially has two languages, but in practice, it sometimes seems as if you hear many...
Sarah O'Leary 🇮🇪 -
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What is a tropenrooster? Why Dutch schools send kids home early in a heat wave (and what parents can do)

A tropenrooster is a hot-weather school timetable that sends pupils home early, and right now, with a heat wave...
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