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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #16: Have a go-to pannenkoeken restaurant

When it comes to Dutch food, many people would agree that most of it is simply a...

Dutch Quirk #98: Talk back to authorities

Walking around the streets of Amsterdam, you might be a bit intimidated by the presence of police...

Dutch Quirk #131: Flock to online comments to type ‘gekoloniseerd’

Let’s set the scene: you’re watching a Pewdiepie meme reaction video on YouTube and he briefly mentions...

Dutch Quirk #128: Have a DIY mentality about everything

Dutchies are thrifty, they’re frugal, and they’re self-reliant. Combine all of these, and they get the fantastic...

Dutch Quirk 113: Have multiple Christmas days (because one isn’t enough)

Get ready to party! Throughout December, you can expect many festive events in the Netherlands, beyond an...

Dutch Quirk #92: Be weird pyromaniacs about fireworks

Ah yes, December — a month of cold weather, fun, family holidays, and... fire hazards? Well, the...

Dutch Quirk #58: Go ice skating whenever possible

They're tall, with legs of steel thanks to all the biking, and they live in picturesque towns...

Dutch Quirk #79: Only have freezing cold water in their toilet sinks

It’s a rainy Dutch winter day, you’re all bundled up, and you have to… well, use the...