Society

Btw, turns out public sex in this Amsterdam park is LEGAL 

If you know, you know. And if you don’t know, well… now you do. Since 2008, having...

What would happen if Belgium joined the Netherlands? (Video inside!)

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Netherlands and Belgium joined forces and became one...

This Dutch university dug a grave for its students (and they love it)

Ever been so stressed by life that you have to book yourself a timeslot in an open...

4 ways gaming is shaping the modern Dutch life

Once just a niche hobby, gaming in the Netherlands has evolved into an everyday lifestyle.  More than seven...

Why didn’t they tell me? A guide for visiting the Netherlands

I’ve been frequenting the lowlands for a good many years now, and when I first came over,...

Medicinal heroin? How the Dutch deal with their heroin addicts

Let’s get straight to it: The Dutch prescribe free heroin to their heroin addicts. And it’s legal...

What is a “broodje aap verhaal”? The Dutch expression you didn’t know you needed

Do you have Dutch grandparents? Or had a Dutch nanny? Then maybe you were presented with a...

7 things the Dutch could learn from the Kiwis

After a year of living in the Netherlands, I’ve come to find a few things here lacking,...