Society

Names in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to Dutch names

Wait… did that guy just say his name was Freek?! Yep, Dutch names can be Freek-ishly weird...

Leidens Ontzet: a day of freedom, fun, and boozing!

Every year, there’s one day that all Leiden residents look forward to, Leidens Ontzet (Relief of Leiden)....

7 ways to make the best of autumn in the Netherlands in 2023

As the seasons change and the leaves turn red, we want to let you know how to...

10 things you’ll notice your first week in the Netherlands

So, you just moved to the Netherlands. Congratulations! Be prepared to be confused. Navigating the hellscape, erm, labyrinth,...

11 gross things Dutch people do

All humans have a tendency to be quite revolting sometimes — but we’re only here to point...

The Dutch Bible Belt: what’s that all about?

The Netherlands is a progressive, innovative, forward-thinking country… with its very own deeply religious bible belt. 🙏🏻 Yup,...

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,...

Dutch Quirk #110: Speak more than one language

Here's a very cool trait of Dutchies: they're multilingual kings and queens! One would be hard-pressed to...