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‘Gezellig’ or ‘hygge’? The real differences between the Netherlands and Denmark

Bikes, beers, and canals — am I describing the Netherlands or Denmark? The two countries share many...
Christine Stein Hededam 🇩🇰 -
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Why does snow cause the Netherlands to grind to a halt?

We’ve all noticed that the train system here is seemingly fragile, not least when a dusting of...
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The New Year’s Dive at Scheveningen: How the Dutch start their year (well, the crazy ones)

The Dutch like to start their year with a refreshing splash (and probably hypothermia). On the first day...
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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...
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5 personality traits that the Brits could learn from the Dutch

What could the Dutchies possibly have to teach the Brits? We'd never generalise, but the stereotypes (on...
Emma Brown -
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That time a woman from The Hague saw people as dragons (until her rare diagnosis)

In the Netherlands, the most common explanation for seeing people as dragons involves a trip to Amsterdam...
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Gezellig: an essential Dutch concept

During your time in the Netherlands, you've probably heard the word gezellig being used. Dutchies are very...
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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...
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