Society

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

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

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...

5 clichΓ©s about the Dutch that are absolutely true

There are many clichΓ©s about the Dutch. Some can be damaging, some are downright wrong, and some...

15 dang smart things Dutch people do

Whether it’s hot tips on saving money or getting furniture up those narrow staircases, the Dutch are...

A love/hate relationship: the Dutch-Belgian rivalry explained

You know that annoying sibling that you kind of hate but also absolutely love? Well, it turns...

5 ways to blend in with the Dutch (when you’re obviously an international)

Living in the Netherlands and feeling a little… out of place? Between pannenkoek-eating blondes and friendly giants,...

17 Dutch towns with the funniest names

The Netherlands has countless cities and villages, each with its unique atmosphere. While some towns gain fame...

10 cinematic TikToks that perfectly capture autumn in Amsterdam

Grab your wool scarves, put on your crunchy-leaf-stompers, fill your mugs with pumpkin spice lattes, and prepare...