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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #45: Pee in the canals when drunk — and fall in

We all know that the Dutch have many problems — there's only taking paracetamol as a cure-it-all,...

Dutch Quirk #126: Play weird street games on King’s Day

If there's something Dutchies enjoy, it's celebrating their (usually) beloved King on King's Day. And part of...

Dutch Quirk #26: Complain about the NS

If you live in the Netherlands, complaining about NS trains is a favourite pastime of Dutchies and...

Dutch Quirk #82: Grow really, really tall

The most noticeable thing about living in the Netherlands is how tall everyone is. It's normal to...

Dutch Quirk #134: Rent apartments with no curtains or floors

It’s well-known that the Dutch traditionally opt for a curtain-less existence, but did you know about their...

Dutch Quirk #64: Act like it’s the Randstad versus everyone else 

When people think of the Netherlands, cities like The Hague and Utrecht come to mind. But your...

Dutch Quirk #56: Have a liberal attitude towards party drugs

Here's an open secret: taking designer drugs at parties or festivals is common practice in the Netherlands....

Dutch Quirk #108: Have half of their language consist of idioms 

Let's get straight to the point, or as the Dutch would say: met de deur in huis...