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Ultimate List of Dutch Quirks

Dutch Quirk #74: Become exhausted when cycling over a bridge

The Dutch are famously great bikers. That is, until there is even the slightest incline — then...

Dutch Quirk #54: Play Links Rechts, non-stop at anything patriotic

Let's set the scene! You’re at your first Dutch Carnival in your costume or maybe supporting your...

Dutch Quirk #109: Not dress formally when going out to a party

Birthdays, dinner parties, and even graduations. The Dutch prioritise comfort over vanity when it comes to partying,...

Dutch Quirk #122: Serve gendered sprinkles when a baby is born

There are so many foody traditions when celebrating a child's birth. Some countries have rice pudding or...

Dutch quirk #8: Dress the same as every other Dutchie (aka the Dutch uniform)

The Dutch are endlessly unique, interesting, and innovative in so many areas of their life — except...

Dutch Quirk #137: Eat fried snacks off a table wrapped in clingfilm

Ahh, lazy evenings in and Dutch snack food — truly a love story better than Twilight. 😍🍟 And...

Dutch Quirk #14: Drink a glass of milk with every meal

Whether you're eating delicious pannekoeken, uitsmijter, or stamppot, another hidden essential to a Dutch meal is a...

Dutch Quirk #13: Be innovative (and not be shy about it) 

The Dutch have been renowned for their innovative spirit for centuries, and they’re not about to change...