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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...

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...

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...

The Dutchest thing ever: cycling in the rain

An open letter to the DutchSubject: Cycling in the rain To the people of the Netherlands, Let me begin...

Touring Tilburg: a photo report of 013

When you think of visiting Dutch cities, places like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, or The Hague usually come to...

Religion in the Netherlands: a perspective on the different religions in the country

Despite being some of the most secular of nations in the world, Dutch culture is still very...

The blanket battle in bed: is it time to learn from the Austrians?

I have never paid a lot of attention to sleeping arrangements until I got a Dutch boyfriend....

Communication breakdown: understanding the Dutch approach to conversation

Dutch communication, eh? Now, I know what you are thinking. As the infamous stereotype goes, just go...