Society

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...

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...

11 books based in the Netherlands to add to your reading list

Can't get enough of the Netherlands? Here's a list of books based in the Netherlands that'll take...

Does the Netherlands have Daylight Saving Time?

The tricky thing about the time in the Netherlands is that it's always changing — or at...

This Dutch tourist attraction is one of the most mispronounced IN THE WORLD

Listen, there's a lot to be mispronounced when you first arrive in the Netherlands. You'll order yourself...

Dutch swear words: the guide to insults and cursing in the Netherlands

Need some Dutch swear words? Welcome to your Dutch swear words guide, where I'll teach you all...

The Dutch beauty standard is just… different: Here’s why

Move over, old-school beauty ideals — Dutch women are redefining what it means to look (and feel)...