Society

Translation problems: things Americans new in the Netherlands may not understand

Moving to the Netherlands as an American can be a whirlwind of learning, adjusting, and wonder. But past...

What do Dutch people eat? A guide to Dutch kitchens: part two

What do Dutch people eat? If you've already read part one of this series, you know that...

How the stork became a symbol of childbirth in the Netherlands

Have you ever wondered how the stork became the symbol of childbirth in the Netherlands? Are you...

Plastic fishing in Amsterdam: removing plastic waste from Amsterdam canals

A simple walk around one of the many Amsterdam canals with a keen eye for waste and...

OPINION: why the Shell verdict was much more than just a court case win

Royal Dutch Shell has finally been held accountable for the damage the oil company has caused to...

Know your Dutch slang: coronavirus edition

It’s quite easy to view the Dutch language as an ugly duckling. One that will, helaas, never...

What can we learn about the Dutch from their literature?

Dutch books, fiction, literature, whatever you want to call it, there is such thing as a Dutch...

7 things the Dutch are ridiculously good at

What? We can't share our pride in the best little country in the world? Well, we're doing...