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Mother’s Day in the Netherlands: 7 reasons why I want my first Mother’s Day to be here

No, I’m not a mom — yet. But just like many other women in their early 30s...
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9 surprisingly unsustainable Dutch habits 

You might have heard that the Netherlands is a super sustainable, climate-friendly country — a green warrior’s...
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I had a good experience with the Dutch healthcare system, am I the only one?

Some of the horror stories you hear about the Dutch healthcare system could hospitalise you. However, my...
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Murdered on May 6: who was Pim Fortuyn, and does he still have an impact?

May 4 and May 5 are both important days in the Netherlands. The country remembers the people...
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I had to pay €4 to use a toilet on King’s Day — and I’m pissed

Listen, I know that there are worse things in the world, but let me rant for a...
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What you need to know about Labour Day in the Netherlands

It's Labour Day in the Netherlands. Yes, people, gather round! It's the universal holiday on which we...
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Liberation Day in the Netherlands: what you need to know about May 5

Liberation Day in the Netherlands (Bevrijdingsdag) is celebrated on May 5. It commemorates the day the Dutch...
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All you need to know about National Remembrance Day in the Netherlands

National Remembrance Day in the Netherlands is a day when we can remember those who died in...
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