Society

Dutch directness: 5 questions you’ll get in the Netherlands (and how to answer them)

There are questions that every foreigner will be asked by locals in the Netherlands, and in true...

Fierljeppen: the curious Dutch sport you need to know about

What has a giant stick, superior upper body strength, and can cross a canal in a single...

7 odd Dutch quirks that show the stranger side of the Netherlands

I'm proud to be Dutch, I really am. After all, the Netherlands is a country of amazing...

Meeting your Dutch partner’s parents: all you need to know

Meeting your partner’s parents can be nerve-racking at the best of times. However, meeting them in a...

9 Dutch birthday traditions that’ll confuse the heck out of internationals

First time celebrating someone’s birthday in the Netherlands? Gefeliciteerd! Birthdays are a special event in every culture and...

That time a Dutch tourist accidentally became a celebrity in Georgia

If you’re dreaming of fame, you might not need to try too hard. Put down your guitar...

The complete and unadulterated guide to sex in the Netherlands

Sex in the Netherlands is no taboo subject, as anyone who has taken a stroll through the...

The Dutch agenda: plans to take over the world

First, a note to my editor: I'm really sorry this article is late. I don't really have...