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  • 7 odd Dutch quirks that show the stranger side of the Netherlands
  • 7 times the Dutch did it first: fun facts from the Netherlands
  • Dutch DNA: are the Dutch actually Dutch?

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dutchreview.com /3 weeks ago

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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dutchreview.com /2 weeks ago

7 times the Dutch did it first: fun facts from the Netherlands

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 […]

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

Dutch DNA: are the Dutch actually Dutch?

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 […]

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

15 weirdly cute things Dutch people do

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 […]

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dutchreview.com /2 weeks ago

The Dutch and their monarchy, a two-sided coin

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 […]

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volkskrant.nl /22 hours ago

Zo laat de Nederlandse staat opnieuw zien hoe superieur hij is aan al die schattige inlandse mensjes

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

13 things I love about Dutch people as an international

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...

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

Why are the Dutch called the Dutch?

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 […]

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volkskrant.nl /1 month ago

De visclub aan het einde van de kasseienstrook zou een bus Hollanders gerust verwelkomen

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

Dutch Quirk #71: Have impossibly narrow and steep stairs in their houses

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...

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

What do you call a person from The Hague? The origin story of Hagenees vs Hagenaar

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 […]

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

Calvinism in the Netherlands: why are the Dutch so Calvinist in nature?

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...

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dutchreview.com /2 weeks ago

Afrikaans and Dutch: the differences and similarities

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 […]

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dutchreview.com /1 week ago

Pillarisation: Why the Dutch have big windows

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...

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trouw.nl /2 weeks ago

Hoe tien Nijmeegse woonboten het symbool werden van de Hollandse droogte

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

Like a native: 21 ways to elevate your everyday Dutch phrases

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 […]

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dutchreview.com /3 days ago

7 ways Dutchies and Italians are more alike than you think

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...

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

The Netherlands explained in under 12 minutes (VIDEO INSIDE)

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...

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dutchreview.com /1 week ago

Why don’t the Dutch like to use curtains?

Dutch culture is notoriously open-minded. Controversial topics such as abortion, drug use, euthanasia, homosexuality and prostitution are viewed as fundamental, autonomous human ri...

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

19 damn freakin’ annoying things Dutch people do

We put our heads together and asked for your help to compile the ultimate list of the most vervelende (annoying) things Dutch people do. 

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

7 things the Dutch don’t talk about, but should

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 […]

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cartepostales1.blogspot.com /2 weeks ago

Netherlands - Camaretten, Delft (767/18)

Postcard Netherlands - Camaretten, Delft 

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

How to speak Dutch in seven words or fewer

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 […]

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dutchreview.com /1 month ago

Too bad, peanut butter! The top 10 strangest Dutch expressions

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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