Society

17 reasons why biking is king in the Netherlands

The Dutch and their bikes go together better than peanut butter and jelly — but how did...

The Dutch and time: how their language shows they are planning maniacs

The Dutch are crazy about a lot of things, like splitting the bill or eating chocolate sprinkles...

10 hidden gems in the Netherlands: Unique places you wouldn’t think to visit

It can be hard to separate yourself from the tourist traps — they're popular for a reason....

Wearing shoes in the house in the Netherlands: the cultural differences

Wearing shoes in the house in the Netherlands: it's a thing. For those of us who come...

Saunas in the Netherlands: what is going to a naked sauna really like?

A sauna in the Netherlands may sound like the perfect way to relax — until you walk...

This American TikToker is sharing hella accurate truths about dating in the Netherlands (and more!)

Being from the land of cheese, clogs, and windmills, the Dutch have their stranger sides. Whether it...

Amsterdam’s canal houses: why are they so wonderfully weird?

Images of Amsterdam's much-loved narrow and wonky canal houses have shaped the world’s perception of Dutch architecture....

7 reasons the Dutch don’t do debt

Dutch culture tends to be pretty opposed to credit cards and debt, but why is that exactly?...