Lifestyle

Expat experiences: “I think my pregnancy cost me my job”

Every successful woman fears one thing: “Will pregnancy hurt my career?” In Amelia’s case, a company based...

From omafiets, to mamafiets, and bakfiets: Dutch bikes, explained

The stereotype is true: the Dutch bike everywhere, every day, in all sorts of weather. To help...

OPINION: Dutch men need to ditch the hair gel 

While there are plenty of things to admire about Dutch men (their ability to reach even the...

Expat experiences: “My Bumble match turned out to be married”

Dating is all fun and games until your dinner date casually mentions, “I’m married.” Yikes. Let’s back up...

How the Dutch raise their kids to be independent

It's just another weekday for Dutch children: As their parents wave goodbye from a distance, they make...

What the Dutch are getting right: antibiotics in the Netherlands

Ah, the Netherlands. A land of paracetamol-prescribing physicians who baulk at the mere notion of giving you antibiotics...

5 things that make you realise you are becoming a bit Dutch

Often, even after living in the Netherlands for a while, you notice yourself adopting some Dutch traits....

The 8 greatest forests in the Netherlands for a nature escape

The Netherlands is full of stunning forests that offer the perfect escape from the rush of the...