Society

7 amazing facts about the Netherlands (that you may not know!)

The Netherlands is known worldwide for its canals, tulip fields, windmills, red-light districts, and coffee shops. However,...

17 facts about the Dutch language that will make you go ‘echt’?!

What facts do you know about the Dutch language? It’s kind of close to English and people...

The 11 best authentic Dutch villages that you have to visit

Looking for an authentic Dutch village to visit for a day trip outside of Amsterdam? There are...

Fierljeppen: the curious Dutch sport you need to know about

What has a giant stick, superior upper body strength, and can cross a canal in a single...

The complete and unadulterated guide to sex in the Netherlands

Sex in the Netherlands is no taboo subject, as anyone who has taken a stroll through the...

7 times the Dutch did it first: fun facts from the Netherlands

The Netherlands is such a small country, and yet it has always played an important role in...

Bombs, stabbings, and gangs: This is the Netherlands rarely seen by tourists

When you think of the Netherlands, you probably think of bikes, dikes, and windmills — but there's...

Lucia de Berk: the Dutch nurse who was wrongfully imprisoned for six years

Lucia de Berk, better known to the media as Lucia de B., was a licensed pediatric nurse...