7 odd Dutch quirks that show the stranger side of the Netherlands
I’m proud to be Dutch; I really am. After all, the Netherlands is a country of amazing and wonderful occurrences and phenomena. Citizens of this nation definitely have good reason...
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I’m proud to be Dutch; I really am. After all, the Netherlands is a country of amazing and wonderful occurrences and phenomena. Citizens of this nation definitely have good reason...
The Netherlands is such a small country, and yet it has always played an important role in history. In fact, it has had a massive impact on many aspects of […]
If I say the word “Dutch”, you probably have a very clear image in your head of what a Dutch person should look like. Way too tall, mainly, as we […]
The Dutch are known for being direct, stingy, and innovative — but they can also be surprisingly cute! We put our readers to the test and asked them what downright […]
Ah, the Dutch and their monarchy. Let’s just say they have a bit of a love/hate relationship — like siblings who’ve never quite gotten along but will sit next to […]
The Dutch — practical yet playful, direct but never dull, and always effortlessly gezellig. They have a way of doing things that’s both fascinating and, let’s be honest, slightly e...
Have you ever wondered why the Dutch are called “Dutch”? You might be surprised by the word’s origin. The Dutch are famous for being very direct and straightforward people. Do […]
Anyone who’s visited a Dutch house before will recognise a few distinct traits: open curtains for everyone to see, birthday calendars in the toilets, and possibly the steepest, nar...
As one of the most important cities in the Netherlands (Amsterdammers, fight me), it’s no wonder The Hague has a culture full of old traditions and history. One of the […]
Travelling around the Netherlands, you’ll spot tons of beautiful churches, and meet people living simply and modestly — or as some might say, quite Calvinist. So, you might be puzz...
Afrikaans and Dutch — what is the connection? Are these two languages as similar as they’re rumoured to be? When my cousins were younger, they used to dress identically. It […]
Pillarisation (verzuiling in Dutch) is one of the most distinctive (and fascinating) characteristics of Dutch history and society. Yet, it’s not very well known by foreigners. The...
Whether your feet have just touched Dutch soil or you have been living in the Netherlands for 20 years, the prospect of learning this wonderfully guttural language can be a […]
At first glance, Italians and the Dutch seem worlds apart, shaped by different histories, climates, and habits, but what’s less often explored is what unites them. Because yes, the...
Ever wondered what the Netherlands is all about? The land, the flag, the dams, the religions (or lack thereof), and all the orange? Well, here’s an 11:58-minute-long overview. It’s...
Dutch culture is notoriously open-minded. Controversial topics such as abortion, drug use, euthanasia, homosexuality and prostitution are viewed as fundamental, autonomous human ri...
We put our heads together and asked for your help to compile the ultimate list of the most vervelende (annoying) things Dutch people do.
There are some things the Dutch don’t talk about that they really, really should. What on earth is in bitterballen? And why is the Netherlands a tax haven? From the absence […]
Postcard Netherlands - Camaretten, Delft
Do you want to learn how to speak Dutch but can’t wrap your head around the scratchy Gs and weird word order? Sometimes keeping it short can make a world […]
Dutch expressions can sound pretty crazy when you translate them into English. So we thought we’d have some fun explaining our top 10 Dutch sayings to you! I was at […]
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