Society

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...

The one where the cast of Friends tried to speak Dutch — and failed

It may come as no surprise that the most popular sitcom of the 1990s, Friends, was also...

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...

The asylum crisis in the Netherlands: here’s the rundown

The Dutch asylum system is slowly crumbling and putting people in unsafe living conditions — often for...

The best apps for ordering food in the Netherlands

It's raining, it's pouring... and you might be looking for an easy way to get a delicious...

Becoming a father? Here’s everything you need to know about paternity leave in the Netherlands in 2025

What an exciting time! Are you becoming a father soon, or hoping for it in the near...