Society

Ever wondered how the Dutch ditch their Christmas trees? Here’s how (photos inside!)

Where do all the Christmas trees in the Netherlands go after the holidays? Unfortunately, it's not to...

13 things I love about Dutch people as an international

The Dutch — practical yet playful, direct but never dull, and always effortlessly gezellig. They have a way...

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

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

How to survive the Dutch winter: clothing, will to live, and more

Knowing how to prepare for a Dutch winter can be daunting, especially if you’re completely unfamiliar with...

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...

The one where the cast of Friends tried to speak Dutch (and failed)

It may come as no surprise that the most popular sitcom of the 1990s, Friends, was also...

Dutch girls are the new French girls, here’s why

Dutch girls are tough, direct, and financially smart. They stay busy and look gorgeous doing it. Sure,...

5 reasons why Dutch kids are happier than American kids

Dutch kids are a marvel: cycling around town, hanging onto the back of their parents' bike, and...