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7 great Dutch inventions you never knew were Dutch

Apart from an awesome little drink called gin (nope, it wasn't invented by the Brits), there are...
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Culture

Take me to… church? 10 types of converted religious buildings in the Netherlands 

If you’ve come across the news that the Dutch city of Heerlen is converting an empty church...
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Culture

Why is the Netherlands so flat? The complete explanation

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how on earth the Netherlands is so flat, you’re not alone.  When...
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Cities

PLNT Leiden is turning 10: Here’s what it’s all about

There's a community in the middle of Leiden where someone is always launching something, pitching something, or...
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Culture

This Dutch university dug a grave for its students (and they loved it)

Ever been so stressed by life that you have to book yourself a timeslot in an open...
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Culture

This Dutch city has been sinking for hundreds of years; should we be worried?

The Netherlands is known as the country of cheese and bicycles, and for being the flat European...
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Art

The Green Cathedral: a Dutch gem made entirely out of living trees

The Green Cathedral or, as the Dutch say, De Groene Kathedraal is a must-see if you’re in...
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Culture

13 forward-thinking things Dutch people do

Throughout history, the Dutch have encouraged innovation, development, and creativity in many arenas. In fact, the Netherlands is...
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