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The Dutchest thing ever: cycling in the rain

An open letter to the DutchSubject: Cycling in the rain To the people of the Netherlands, Let me begin...

Your top 10 coronavirus testing questions in the Netherlands, answered

Got some pesky symptoms or planning a trip away from the Netherlands? You'll need a coronavirus test...

Learning Dutch for the first time: How Dutch is ruining my German

When I was younger I really loved the English language and I thought it was super cool...

Car sharing in the Netherlands is on the rise: here’s why it should continue

Car sharing is becoming more popular in the Netherlands. The number of shared cars is increasing mainly...

The naked truth about the Dutch ‘Vegan Streaker’

Few are more passionate and devoted to animal rights activism than the Vegan Streaker. Peter Janssen strongly...

The easy guide to understanding your Dutch employment contract

Woohoo! If you’re reading this article it’s because you’ve scored a very valuable Dutch employment contract —...

Schengen or tourist visa for the Netherlands? A guide on everything you need to know

Getting a Schengen or tourist visa for the Netherlands can be easy or difficult, depending on where...

Leaving the Netherlands: 5 things that make you sob with regret (and 5 that won’t)

Shockingly, some people actually leave this little gem of a country. Once you have left there are...