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7 odd Dutch quirks that show the stranger side of the Netherlands

I'm proud to be Dutch, I really am. After all, the Netherlands is a country of amazing...

Meeting your Dutch partner’s parents: all you need to know

Meeting your partner’s parents can be nerve-racking at the best of times. However, meeting them in a...

9 Dutch birthday traditions that’ll confuse the heck out of internationals

First time celebrating someone’s birthday in the Netherlands? Gefeliciteerd! Birthdays are a special event in every culture and...

That time a Dutch tourist accidentally became a celebrity in Georgia

If you’re dreaming of fame, you might not need to try too hard. Put down your guitar...

The complete and unadulterated guide to sex in the Netherlands

Sex in the Netherlands is no taboo subject, as anyone who has taken a stroll through the...

The Dutch agenda: plans to take over the world

First, a note to my editor: I'm really sorry this article is late. I don't really have...

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...

Sinterklaas for expats: all the Dutch you need to make it through the holiday season

"It's almost Pakjesavond!" Almost what? Yup, to internationals, Dutch traditions can seem confusing or just plain weird....