Society

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands: how an Argentinian became a Dutch royal

Queen Máxima is both the first non-European and the first “commoner” to join the Dutch Royal Family....

The Dutch and their monarchy, a two-sided coin

Ah, the Dutch and their monarchy. Let’s just say they have a bit of a love/hate relationship...

Do the royals pay taxes in the Netherlands?

Does the Dutch royal family pay taxes? What exactly is the financial status of the royal family...

It’s King Willem Alexander’s birthday — let’s do some highlights!

As most of the country will be partying on the streets of the Netherlands, biertje in hand...

17 ideas that make the Dutch sustainability super-heroes

The Dutch are using their creative brain-power to create innovative (and sometimes fun!) solutions to save the...

Wild swimming in the Netherlands: the best spots for a dip

When I was housesitting in Amsterdam's IJburg neighbourhood, I started wild swimming. 🌊 The house was located right...

Cycling like a Dutchie? First, you have to pass their bike exam!

We all know that the Dutch love their bikes, and they love cycling. However, we were a...

11 gross things Dutch people do

All humans have a tendency to be quite revolting sometimes — but we’re only here to point...