Society

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...

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...

10 differences between Turkish and Dutch people

From everyday habits to deep-rooted traditions, the differences between Turkish and Dutch people are fascinating, to say...

Why are there so many explosions in the Netherlands lately?

In 2024, the number of attacks carried out with explosives in the Netherlands soared. There were no...

Doe normaal: behind the Dutch concept and mentality

The saying goes like “doe maar gewoon, dan doe je al gek genoeg” in Dutch, or ‘just...

5 things I wish I knew before moving to the Netherlands for love

Moving to the Netherlands is a huge step to take — especially when it's for love. Here's...

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...

5 personality traits that the Brits could learn from the Dutch

What should the Brits learn from the Dutch? We'd never generalise, but the stereotypes (on both sides)...