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 — except...

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

When I first arrived in the Netherlands, I was surprised — nee, shocked — 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 — 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 — Dutch actors appear more frequently in Hollywood movies...

Why are the Dutch called the Dutch?

Have you ever wondered why the Dutch are called 'Dutch'? You might be surprised by the word's...