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Calvinism in the Netherlands: why are the Dutch so Calvinist in nature?

Travelling around the Netherlands, you'll spot tons of beautiful churches, and meet people living simply and modestly...
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Odd Dutch quirks: things Dutchies do, but won’t ever admit to

Dutchies do some pretty weird things sometimes — and no, I'm not talking about visiting the Red...
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Culture

I lived in a former Dutch prison: here’s what it was like

One innovative response to the housing crisis hitting students in Amsterdam was to convert a former prison...
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17 Dutch towns with the funniest names

The Netherlands has countless cities and villages, each with its unique atmosphere. While some towns have gained...
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15 weirdly cute things Dutch people do

The Dutch are known for being direct, stingy, and innovative — but they can also be surprisingly...
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History

Why the Netherlands will never have an ‘Elfstedentocht’ (Eleven Cities Tour) again

An Elfstedentocht in Friesland, the Netherlands is what the Dutch people want more than winning a World...
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5 times The Simpsons made the Dutch say “d’oh!”

Do The Simpsons even need an introduction? The world-renowned animated sitcom, with its quirky yellow characters, has...
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Culture

Why does everything in the Netherlands look the same?

Visitors to the Netherlands will probably be struck by a very specific element about this country. Things...
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