Society

Apple picking in the Netherlands: celebrate the Dutch autumn

It’ll soon be autumn in the Netherlands, which means it's time for everything cosy. So why not...

The Americans have learned of Dutch ‘droppings’ and now they’re confused

Americans took to Twitter to discuss a peculiar Dutch practice: dropping. Much like their fascination with other...

The Netherlands explained in under 12 minutes (VIDEO INSIDE)

Ever wondered what the Netherlands is all about? The land, the flag, the dams, the religions (or...

Snackbars in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Snackbars are the ultimate Dutch fast-food venues, catering to your needs through the long Dutch nights. It's late...

5 odd little things you can find in the Netherlands

As an international, once you get past the most obvious things that differ from what you're used...

What is a “broodje aap verhaal”? The Dutch expression you didn’t know you needed

Do you have Dutch grandparents? Or had a Dutch nanny? Then maybe you were presented with a...

‘No internationals’: A tale of exclusion in the Dutch housing market

Like mice and Dutch cafés, housing crises and the Netherlands seem to go hand in hand. However,...

10 things you’ll notice your first week in the Netherlands

So, you just moved to the Netherlands. Congratulations! Be prepared to be confused. Navigating the, erm, labyrinth, that...