Society

The 19 biggest differences between France and the Netherlands

France and the Netherlands may share a love of bread, the same three colours on their flags,...

9 surprisingly unsustainable Dutch habits 

You might have heard that the Netherlands is a super sustainable, climate-friendly country — a green warrior’s...

9 Dutch actors in Hollywood you probably didn’t know were Dutch

Don't be fooled by the accents on screen — Dutch actors appear more frequently in Hollywood movies...

Cycling like a Dutchie? First, you have to pass their bike exam!

We all know that the Dutch love their bikes, and they love cycling. However, we were a...

Dutch quirk #8: Dress the same as every other Dutchie (aka the Dutch uniform)

The Dutch are endlessly unique, interesting, and innovative in so many areas of their life — except...

The 19 biggest differences between Germany and the Netherlands

Germany and the Netherlands are (really) old neighbours.  They share historical ties, a love for beer, loads of...

Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there...

Life in the Netherlands and the US: what stands out?

The Netherlands offers a fleeting sense of comfort, worldliness, absolutely zero stress and at times, dull predictability...