Society

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...