Society

How Dutch design became a pinnacle (and what to expect in the future)

In everything from fashion to industrial design, Dutch design has been characterised by both minimalism and unconventionality....

Dinner in the Netherlands: traditions, dishes and restaurants

Dinner is an important aspect of any country's culture. The Dutch, like in other aspects of their...

The easy guide to the Dutch nitrogen crisis, farmers’ protests, and more

You’ve probably heard of the Dutch nitrogen crisis and understood that something major is changing in Dutch...

This Dutch-born dating app is your best bet for finding love at first swipe

Let’s face it. Dating as an international in the Netherlands isn’t easy. Sometimes, Tinder, Bumble and the...

4.5 million Dutchies work only part-time, but waarom?

About half of all those working in the Netherlands, or 4.5 million people, are not working full-time....

Ovens, uncles, and courage: English expressions with the word “Dutch”

The English language has a wacky and obscure assortment of idioms containing "Dutch." Some are purely descriptive, like...

5 top-tier books by Dutch authors to read when discovering the Netherlands

For many of us book lovers, there is no better way to get to know a culture...

Top baby names in the Netherlands in 2022: is your name on the list?

On the hunt for a unique name to give your baby? 24Baby has dropped their predictions for...