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5 times The Simpsons made the Dutch say “d’oh!”

Do The Simpsons even need an introduction? The world-renowned animated sitcom, with its quirky yellow characters, has...

Why does everything in the Netherlands look the same?

Visitors to the Netherlands will probably be struck by a very specific element about this country. Things...

6 things to know about dating Dutch people

Moving to another country can be challenging, and without a significant other by your side, loneliness can...

10 differences between Turkish and Dutch people

From everyday habits to deep-rooted traditions, the differences between Turkish and Dutch people are fascinating, to say...

Why are there so many explosions in the Netherlands lately?

In 2024, the number of attacks carried out with explosives in the Netherlands soared. There were no...

Doe normaal: behind the Dutch concept and mentality

The saying goes like “doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg” in Dutch, or ‘just...

Holidays in the Netherlands: when are the public, national, and school holidays in 2025?

There are holidays of cultural, religious and historical significance throughout the year in the Netherlands — but...

Today in Dutch history: the tragic ‘Watersnoodramp’ flooding of 1953

On February 1, 1953, one of the biggest natural disasters to ever hit the Netherlands took place....