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Dutch toilets have been making a splash in a recent Reddit thread, where an exasperated expat questioned their infamous "poo shelf". Which, as the Dutchies hilariously pointed out, saves you...

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Mobile phones and SIM cards in the Netherlands: ultimate 2024 guide

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