Society

14 things you’ll find in Dutch houses that make internationals go: “Wait, what?”

Love them or hate them, the Dutch are fiercely unique (even though they may not dress like...

Swimming in Amsterdam’s canals: what you need to know

Fancy a swim in a canal in Amsterdam? Maybe think twice. While those dreamy canals may look...

Dutch quirk #8: Dress the same as every other Dutchie (aka the Dutch uniform)

The Dutch are endlessly unique, interesting, and innovative in so many areas of their life β€” except...

Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there...

Here’s the tea: Dutchies have no idea how to drink it

When I first arrived in the Netherlands, I was surprised β€” nee, shocked β€” to discover the...

11 of the funniest headlines from Dutch parody newspaper De Speld

You would be forgiven for thinking that some headlines are pure satire β€” when they’re real.  Well, that’s...

7 things the Dutch don’t talk about, but should

There are some things the Dutch don't talk about that they really, really should. What on earth is...

9 Dutch actors in Hollywood you probably didn’t know were Dutch

Don't be fooled by the accents on screen β€” Dutch actors appear more frequently in Hollywood movies...