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11 books based in the Netherlands to add to your reading list

Can't get enough of the Netherlands? Here's a list of books based in the Netherlands that'll take...

Life in the Netherlands and the US: what stands out?

The Netherlands offers a transient exploration of comfort, worldliness, absolutely zero stress and at times, dull predictability...

6 influencers you didn’t know were actually Dutch

From YouTube to Instagram to TikTok — the Dutch are taking the world of social media by...

The 11 best authentic Dutch villages that you have to visit

Looking for an authentic Dutch village to visit for a day trip outside of Amsterdam? There are...

14 forward-thinking things Dutch people do

Throughout history, the Dutch have encouraged innovation, development, and creativity in many arenas. In fact, the Netherlands is...

9 Dutch birthday traditions that’ll confuse the heck out of internationals

First time celebrating someone’s birthday in the Netherlands? Gefeliciteerd! Birthdays are a special event in every culture and...

We asked readers about their experiences with the infamous Dutch directness

Ahhh, the infamous Dutch directness: is it a stereotype, or is it accurate? Should it even be...

I lived in a former Dutch prison: here’s what it was like

One innovative response to the housing crisis hitting students in Amsterdam was to convert a former prison...