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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #60: Have ginormous bike parking lots

Everyone knows that the Netherlands is home to millions of bicycles. And with plenty of bikes, you're...

Dutch Quirk #51: Dance the Polonaise at parties

The Dutch are certainly no strangers to a good party. Take Amsterdam, for example, a hub for...

Dutch Quirk #117: Constantly check Buienradar

The Netherlands is known for many things from tulips to cheese, but something that everyone notices while...

Dutch Quirk #101: Bike while using their phones

The Dutch certainly know how to ride their bikes, and with great bike riding come some pretty...

Dutch Quirk #68: Carry an emergency krentenbol everywhere they go

As an international, you may be shocked at the sight of your significant other producing a bag...

Dutch Quirk #124: Not care about the fact that they’re living below sea level

You might've noticed how flat the Netherlands is — and for that, you'd be very right! Though...

Dutch Quirk #86: Call people Abraham and Sarah on their 50th birthday and wildly decorate their home

Plenty of countries celebrate someone's 50th birthday as a huge milestone — but the Dutch do it...

Dutch Quirk #48: Say no to credit cards

As a newcomer in the Netherlands, it might come as a shock to discover that you can’t...