Society

Eat your cheese: How the Dutch became ridiculously tall

Yeah, yeah, we know, Dutch people are tall. Every joke has been made about it. But why...

10 things you’ll notice your first week in the Netherlands

So, you just moved to the Netherlands. Congratulations! Be prepared to be confused. Navigating the, erm, labyrinth, that...

Dutch bikes are superior, here’s why (VIDEO INSIDE)

It's no secret that Dutchies have a thing for cycling. Their love of bikes is no fling...

How to not look like a tourist in the Netherlands (thanks to your e-sim)

We get it — visiting a new country is exciting, but also mildly chaotic. The Netherlands is...

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...

The Avondvierdaagse: How the Netherlands’ children’s walking tradition became a national obsession

It’s 7 PM on a Tuesday in late May, and instead of dinner, thousands of Dutch families...

15 international sports you can easily play in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is famously known for being a die-hard football nation, but did you know that the...

The Dutch art of complaining: how a nation bonds through criticism

Picture this: you're standing at a bus stop in Amsterdam when a stranger turns to you and...