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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #127: Ring their bike bell while they tailgate you

Ever been interrupted mid-leisurely bike ride in the Netherlands by a harsh bell ringing behind you? Craning...

Dutch Quirk #1: Swear with diseases (even cancer)

So, you’re walking down the street when you see some tall Dutch teenagers in their Adidas shoes...

Dutch Quirk #89: Eat warm stroopwafels from the market

Out here, on planet Nederland, there is your usual stroopwafel on top of a coffee cup on...

Dutch Quirk #67: Bring their own food to amusement parks

The Dutch are known for their overwhelming frugality (or should we say stinginess?) Well, this habit of...

Dutch Quirk #40: Never agree on how to eat tompouce

Ah, the tompouce. Some may say this pastry looks like a cake made by children for children....

Dutch Quirk #62: Wear enough animal print to scare Carole Baskin

In the Netherlands, animal print clothes are not just a passing trend but something that has been...

Dutch Quirk #110: Speak more than one language

Here's a very cool trait of Dutchies: they're multilingual legends! You would be hard-pressed to find someone...

Dutch Quirk #19: Bike while holding hands

We've all experienced it. You're innocently cycling along when all of a sudden, up ahead, a monstrous...