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Names in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to Dutch names

Wait… did that guy just say his name was Freek?! Yep, Dutch names can be Freek-ishly weird...

Too bad, peanut butter! The top 10 strangest Dutch expressions

Dutch expressions can sound pretty crazy when you translate them into English. So we thought we'd have...

Wildlife in the Netherlands: a Dutch safari

Ever thought about taking yourself on a Dutch safari? You'd be surprised by the kind of wildlife...

Why are the Dutch called the Dutch?

Have you ever wondered why the Dutch are called "Dutch"? You might be surprised by the word's...

19 damn freakin’ annoying things Dutch people do

We put our heads together and asked for your help to compile the ultimate list of the most vervelende (annoying) things Dutch people do. 

7 things the Dutch don’t talk about, but should

There are some things the Dutch don't talk about that they really, really should. What on earth is...

What do you call a person from The Hague? The origin story of Hagenees vs Hagenaar

As one of the most important cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdammers, fight me), it’s no wonder The...

In the Netherlands it’s legal to offer driving lessons in exchange for…sex?

Driving lessons can be pricey, but apparently the Netherlands has an alternate payment plan available: a ride...