Society

Truffles and magic mushrooms in the Netherlands: all you need for a psychedelic trip 2026

Have you always wanted to try truffles in the Netherlands? Or are you just curious about what...

Here’s how the New York Knicks got their name from the Dutch

Even if you’re not from the Big Apple, chances are you’ve heard of the New York ā€˜Knicks.’...

OPINION: Just because you’re a Dutch man doesn’t mean you should be a DJ

The air is brisk as I strut down the gravelled pathway in front of the famous Binnenhof....

Four ways the Dutch and Swedes are the same (but different)

The Dutch and the Swedes have a few things in common, but of course, they're not quite...

The pros and cons of moving to the Netherlands (from someone who’s done it)

Before you move to this gorgeous country, it's always worth knowing what the pros and cons of...

What your favourite Dutch city says about you

You can take the person out of the city, but you can’t take the city out of...

I’m leaving the Netherlands; here are the 10 things I’ll miss the most

After four wonderful years in the Netherlands, it's time for me to say doei to the land...

Why does the Netherlands love orange? The full explainer

Ever wondered why the Dutch wear orange to pretty much any national occasion, even though the colour...