Society

A love/hate relationship: the Dutch-Belgian rivalry explained

You know that annoying sibling that you kind of hate but also absolutely love? Well, it turns...

5 ways to blend in with the Dutch (when you’re obviously an international)

Living in the Netherlands and feeling a little… out of place? Between pannenkoek-eating blondes and friendly giants,...

17 Dutch towns with the funniest names

The Netherlands has countless cities and villages, each with its unique atmosphere. While some towns gain fame...

10 cinematic TikToks that perfectly capture autumn in Amsterdam

Grab your wool scarves, put on your crunchy-leaf-stompers, fill your mugs with pumpkin spice lattes, and prepare...

What is Prinsjesdag? Everything you need to know about the Netherlands’ Budget Day tradition

Every third Tuesday in September, The Hague rolls out its pomp, pageantry, and horse-drawn carriages, while the...

9 things you might not know about King Willem-Alexander

King Willem-Alexander has been the Netherlands' head of state for over 10 years now, but there's more...

9 tourist traps in the Netherlands (and the best alternatives)

We've no doubt all heard about tourist traps in the Netherlands and Amsterdam, and many of us...

5 unspoken rules in the Netherlands

I have lived in a variety of places in my life. When I decided to move to...