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Calvinism in the Netherlands: why are the Dutch so Calvinist in nature?

Travelling around the Netherlands, you'll spot tons of beautiful churches, and meet people living simply and modestly...
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15 weirdly cute things Dutch people do

The Dutch are known for being direct, stingy, and innovative — but they can also be surprisingly...
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Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know in 2026

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there...
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Always an expat, never a local: an international’s attempt to integrate into Dutch life

I'm a South African living in Amsterdam. Here's why I'm still waiting to feel like a Dutch...
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Why are the Dutch so good at speaking English?

Do you speak English? Yes, we do! The latest EF English Proficiency Index ranked the Netherlands first...
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Tikkie etiquette: the do’s and don’ts of asking for money in the Netherlands

When you think of the Netherlands, what’s the first thing that springs to mind? Is it windmills,...
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After one year in the Netherlands, this is what I’ve learned

I arrived on these shores just over a year ago, and the Dutch lifestyle has already taught...
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‘No internationals’: A tale of exclusion in the Dutch housing market

Like mice and Dutch cafés, housing crises and the Netherlands seem to go hand in hand. However,...
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