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Wild swimming in the Netherlands: the best spots for a dip

When I was housesitting in Amsterdam's IJburg neighbourhood, I started wild swimming. 🌊 The house was located right...
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We asked readers about their experiences with the infamous Dutch directness

Ahhh, the infamous Dutch directness: is it a stereotype, or is it accurate? Should it even be...
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The Dutch Bible Belt: What’s that all about?

The Netherlands is a progressive, innovative, forward-thinking country… with its very own deeply religious bible belt. 🙏🏻 Yup,...
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Why are the Dutch so tall? Four possible answers

We don't know if you've realised it yet, but let us break the news: people from the...
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Uitwaaien: the Dutch invention you never knew you needed, until now

First, there was the Danish hygge, then there was the Dutch niksen, and now the Netherlands brings you...
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7 reasons why I want my first Mother’s Day to be in the Netherlands

Although I am not a mom (yet), I have always wanted to be one. As I already...
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This expat’s TikToks about weird Dutch habits went viral (because they’re relatable AF!)

Have you ever struggled to impress your friends that Dutch culture goes far beyond a love of...
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Why is Amsterdam’s Red Light District red? The answer is, well, kinda gross

Everyone's heard of Amsterdam's infamous Red Light District. Maybe you've been there as a tourist, or perhaps you've...
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