Society

Why didn’t they tell me? A guide for visiting the Netherlands

I’ve been frequenting the lowlands for a good many years now, and when I first came over,...

4 surprising similarities between the Netherlands and Australia

Think Aussies and Dutchies are oceans apart (figuratively, at least)? Think again.  Australia and the Netherlands may be...

Why ‘Tikkie’ is called Tikkie: behind the app’s unusual name

From splitting the Friday borrel drinks with your coworkers to paying for your friend's birthday present with...

14 signs you have successfully been Dutchified

After living in a certain place for long enough, you often start catching yourself becoming one with...

5 clichés about the Dutch that are absolutely true

There are many clichés about the Dutch. Some can be damaging, some are downright wrong, and some...

Dutch DNA: are the Dutch actually Dutch?

If I say the word "Dutch", you probably have a very clear image in your head of...

Gezellig: an essential Dutch concept

During your time in the Netherlands, you've probably heard the word gezellig being used. Dutchies are very...

How Dutch are you? Take the quiz!

Are you a bitterballen-eating, fiets-riding, orange-wearing Nederlander? Or are you just plodding along in the land of...