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Volunteering in the Netherlands: what you can do and why you should do it

It's long been known that volunteering in your local community can have a positive impact on you...

Ooh la chocola: the history of chocolate in the Netherlands

It is that time of the year when fairy lights twinkle and chocoladeletters enter our shopping baskets....

Police bring gifts for children after Sinterklaas theft

When a Rotterdam family's Sinterklaas gifts were stolen from their front door, the police didn't just go...

Dear Dutchies, meet a new friend — personal space!

Coming to a North European country, I had certain preconceptions about the ways and habits of the people...

#GivingTuesday: 5 Dutch-based NGOs to support

The dust has settled on another Black Friday, one of the best and busiest periods for offshore...

Appel-y ever after: the Dutch love affair of apples and potatoes

Enter any HEMA cafe, there is always at least one person digging into a piece of discounted...

What it’s really like to be an expat in the Netherlands: a Twitter thread

What's it really like to be an expat in the Netherlands? Are you welcomed with open arms...

7 amazing buildings coming to Amsterdam in the near future

With so many people attracted to this wonderful city, Amsterdam is constantly under pressure to expand. For...