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Culture shock when moving to the Netherlands: from South Africa to Holland

Settle down, folks. It's time I tell you about my life in the Netherlands during the 90's...

How Dutch are you? Take the quiz!

Are you a bitterballen-eating, fiets-riding, orange-wearing Nederlander? Or are you just plodding along in the land of...

The asylum crisis in the Netherlands: here’s the rundown

The Dutch asylum system is slowly crumbling and putting people in unsafe living conditions — often for...

Dutch people turned headwind cycling into a competition — and it’s absolutely hilarious

Ever had the displeasure of cycling against the wind in the Netherlands? Well, turns out Dutch people...

Koek & zopie? Let’s talk about this mysterious Dutch ice skating snack

During my first Dutch winter, I spent a lot of time missing my seasonal favourites from home...

Where in the Netherlands is it safe to ice skate right now?

As soon as temperatures in the Netherlands drop below 0 degrees Celsius and the puddles from all...

Here’s how technology changed the iconic way the Dutch sell their flowers

Somewhere in the Dutch city of Aalsmeer, you'll find a warehouse that holds the title of one...

Dutch winter culture: time to get your skates on!

Dutch culture is known for fields of tulips, windmills, and cheese, of course! But Dutchies permanently have...