Lifestyle

Culture shock when moving to the Netherlands: from South Africa to Holland

Settle down, folks. It's time I tell you about my life in the Netherlands during the 90's...

How Dutch are you? Take the quiz!

Are you a bitterballen-eating, fiets-riding, orange-wearing Nederlander? Or are you just plodding along in the land of...

Why is there a first and second class on trains in the Netherlands?

The morning commute to that office job is hardly anyone’s favourite part of the day. Standing on...

Why does it rain so much in the Netherlands?

If you've ever visited, lived (or still live) in the Netherlands, then you know that the weather...

After one year in the Netherlands, this is what I’ve learned

I arrived on these shores just over a year ago, and the Dutch lifestyle has already taught...

7 practical questions about smoking weed in Amsterdam, answered

So, you’re planning a trip to an Amsterdam coffeeshop but don’t quite know where to start?  If you’re...

How a lack of light in the Netherlands affects your health

With winter upon us, the days are shorter and the nights longer. Here in the Netherlands, that...

Why driving in the Netherlands is stressful: My experience of living in the Netherlands

Maybe the hectic driving experience it's not the first thing that comes into your mind when thinking...