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A love/hate relationship: the Dutch-Belgian rivalry explained

You know that annoying sibling that you kind of hate but also absolutely love? Well, it turns...

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...

Who’s your buddy? American-Dutch relations throughout times

The Netherlands and the US have a long and closely intertwined history. In fact, it goes all...

5 ways to blend in with the Dutch (when you’re obviously an international)

Living in the Netherlands and feeling a little… out of place? Between pannenkoek-eating blondes and friendly giants,...

17 Dutch towns with the funniest names

The Netherlands has countless cities and villages, each with its unique atmosphere. While some towns gain fame...

10 cinematic TikToks that perfectly capture autumn in Amsterdam

Grab your wool scarves, put on your crunchy-leaf-stompers, fill your mugs with pumpkin spice lattes, and prepare...

What is Prinsjesdag? Everything you need to know about the Netherlands’ Budget Day tradition

Every third Tuesday in September, The Hague rolls out its pomp, pageantry, and horse-drawn carriages, while the...

9 things you might not know about King Willem-Alexander

King Willem-Alexander has been the Netherlands' head of state for over 10 years now, but there's more...