Society

Apple picking in the Netherlands: celebrate the Dutch autumn

It’ll soon be autumn in the Netherlands, which means it's time for everything cosy. So why not...

Too bad, peanut butter! The top 10 strangest Dutch expressions

Dutch expressions can sound pretty crazy when you translate them into English. So we thought we'd have...

The Dutch have finally got their head around this British sport (watch inside)!

So, it looks as if Dutchies finally understand British sports. Comical and true as heck when it...

The best coffeeshops in Utrecht in 2026

Utrecht is filled with coffeeshops that are a breath of fresh air compared to Amsterdam's tourist circus.  This...

Provinces in the Netherlands: the easy guide

The Netherlands might be a small country, but don’t be fooled! The country is divided into 12...

OPINION: Men, we’re not scared of asylum seekers, we’re scared of you

Last Saturday night, I was taking the train back home from Utrecht. The journey was initially quiet...

Dutch sororities and fraternities: yep, they exist (and are echt bizarre)

Hold up — sororities and fraternities in the Netherlands? Isn’t that an American thing? Well, it’s complicated,...

Dutch TrainTok? This TikToker shames people running to catch Dutch trains

Pas op, Nederlanders! Someone has gained popularity on TikTok by capturing videos of people in the Netherlands...