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Dutch eating culture: an Austrian perspective on the Netherlands

As an international who has recently arrived in the Netherlands, I've come across so many weird assumptions. One...
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History

The life of the slaves in the Dutch colonies

On July 1, 1863, the Netherlands abolished slavery in Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles. In the Netherlands,...
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Art

7 Instagram accounts for people who are in love with Amsterdam

There are many, many Instagram accounts devoted to Amsterdam in every possible way. We all know why:...
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Culture

Gay conversion therapy in the Netherlands: yup, it’s still a thing

Despite the Netherlands being known for its liberal and accepting culture, unfortunately, there are still remnants of...
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Culture

How the pandemic pushed sex workers into the shadows

When it comes to progressive attitudes around sex, Amsterdam shines as the forerunner of tolerance and pride....
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Culture

Mummies… in the Netherlands? Friesland’s bizarre find

Whether you want to discover something new in the Netherlands, find mummies without travelling to Egypt, or...
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Lifestyle

It takes a village: Dutch community initiative helps raise children

Since corona hit our shores, I became painfully aware of our small expatriate family's isolation, without extended...
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Culture

Book swapping in the Netherlands: how you can read, save money, and recycle

Take a book, leave a book! Whilst the “little free library” tradition originated in the US, the...
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