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LGBTQ+ History in the Netherlands: From Criminalization to Global First
Feb 20, 2026
Amsterdam
History
Traveling
Everything you Need to Know About Visiting Anne Frank House
Feb 17, 2026
News
Reparations for the Netherlands’ Colonial Past: Public Opinion, Policy Shifts, and What Comes Next
Feb 12, 2026
Amsterdam
Dining
Drinking
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Rotterdam
From Febo to Clicks: Dutch Snacks (and Booze) Delivered
Jan 27, 2026
Food
Rotterdam
Rotterdam’s Late-Night Food Culture Is Taking Over the Netherlands
Jan 27, 2026
Amsterdam
Free Tulip Day in Amsterdam, How the Dutch Start Flower Season With 200,000 Free Tulips
Jan 19, 2026
Amsterdam
History
Why Amsterdamers Walk Around With XXX Everywhere and No, It’s Not What You (Might) Think
Jan 18, 2026
News
Travel
The Netherlands Tops Global Safety Rankings in 2026
Jan 16, 2026
Amsterdam
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in the Netherlands: fireworks or Ban?
Dec 29, 2025
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Surviving the Dutch Holidays: Language
Dec 18, 2025
Culture
Nijntje/Miffy, Utrecht, and the Dutch Love for Clear Lines and Clear Stories
Nov 30, 2025
Amsterdam
Information
Top 10 December 2025 Netherlands Events (and how you can avoid amsterdam or go with it)
Nov 25, 2025
Food
History
Sinterklaas? SinterYES! Black Pete? Not so much
Nov 18, 2025
Dutch
The Hardest Dutch Words for English Speakers—and How to Master Them
Nov 10, 2025
Amsterdam
History
Information
Museums
20 Unusual Museums in the Netherlands (They Aren’t the Van Gogh or Rijksmuseum) and the Museumkaart
Nov 6, 2025
News
The Netherlands Wakes Up: a Victory for Democracy
Oct 30, 2025
Traveling
Bikes, Trains, Trams: Navigating Dutch Public Transport
Oct 27, 2025
Biking
History
How the Netherlands Built a Biking Utopia
Oct 21, 2025
Food
The Mysterious Appeal of Hagelslag (Ice Cream Sprinkles for Breakfast)
Oct 15, 2025
Food
History
They’re finally here: Oliebollen, The Taste of Dutch Fall/Winter
Oct 9, 2025
News
Travel
Zaanse Schans: What is it, and why is it about to cost 17.50 EUR to go there?
Oct 1, 2025
Amsterdam
History
Lifestyle
The Dutch Love Affair With Houseboats
Sep 30, 2025
History
The Legend of the “Hans Brinker” Boy Who Plugged the Dike
Sep 30, 2025
News
The Netherlands to Join Other Countries in Boycott Eurovision if Israel Takes Part
Sep 19, 2025
Environment
History
Nature
How the Dutch Made Land Out of the Sea: The Story of Polders
Sep 18, 2025
Lifestyle
Dutch Directness: Blunt, Brilliant or Bothersome?
Sep 18, 2025
Food
History
How Indonesian Food Became an Essential Part of Dutch Cuisine
Sep 8, 2025
History
Why the Dutch Once Ruled New York (and Left Behind More Influence Than You Think)
Sep 8, 2025
Lifestyle
Weather
Dutch Wind: It’s Not from the Windmills – Preparing for Fall
Aug 27, 2025
Traveling
What’s the Netherlands Museum Pass and Is it Worth It?
Aug 24, 2025
Amsterdam
Information
Student Housing in the Netherlands: Your Survival Guide
Aug 17, 2025
Amsterdam
Information
Netherlands’ Student Unions: Parties and Much, Much More
Aug 17, 2025
Work
Unlocking Benefits: The Netherlands’ 30% Rule and More
Aug 7, 2025
Amsterdam
Lifestyle
Amsterdam Pride: The Netherlands Unofficial Holiday
Jul 25, 2025
Food
What the Heck is Belegen? The Dutch Cheese System Explained
Jul 25, 2025
Traveling
Day Trips from Amsterdam: Rotterdam, den Haag and Leiden
Jul 20, 2025
Traveling
Why Everyone Leaves the Netherlands in July (and Comes Back Slightly Burnt)
Jul 20, 2025
Amsterdam
Traveling
Amsterdam Metro System: It Finally Goes to the North
Jul 14, 2025
Traveling
A Quick Guide to Dutch (Non-Bicycle) Transportation
Jul 14, 2025
History
Who Was Aletta Jacobs, and Why She Still Matters to the Netherlands
Jul 10, 2025
Food
A Guide to Dutch Supermarkets
Jul 9, 2025
Language
From ‘Kanker’ to Clogs: A Guide to Dutch Swear Words
Jul 3, 2025
Travel
Geithoorn: Heaven or Hell?
Jun 30, 2025
Summer
What do the Dutch do when it’s +30C/+90F?
Jun 30, 2025
Travel
Efteling: Tips and Tricks at the Netherlands’ Biggest Amusement Park
Jun 23, 2025
Amsterdam
The (Triple) XXX of Amsterdam: What’s the story and what does it mean?
Jun 16, 2025
Lifestyle
Legal Weed, Red Light Districts, and Yet Somehow, the Dutch Are the Most Sensible People on Earth
Jun 16, 2025
Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s Zeedijk Street and Gay History
Jun 5, 2025
Food
What is the story and history of tompouce (and other Dutch desserts)?
Jun 5, 2025
Traveling
Madurodam: Adults Love Miniatures, Too
Jun 1, 2025
Traveling
The Sand, The Sea, The Seagulls: A Day at Scheveningen
Jun 1, 2025
Lifestyle
Canals, Canoes, and Curious Swans: Adventures in Amsterdam’s Waters
May 20, 2025
Traveling
Zandvoort to Zeeland: Dutch Summer Getaways You’ve Never Heard Of
May 20, 2025
Lifestyle
The Netherlands and Eurovision: History, LGBTQ+, Europopa and A Refugee
May 14, 2025
Lifestyle
Why May 5th Still matters in the Netherlands
May 5, 2025
Lifestyle
Why the Dutch Are Obsessed (But Not Cheap) with Second-Hand Everything
May 1, 2025
Language
Dutch Small Talk: “Lekker Weertje, Hé?” (Nice Weather, Huh?) Even When It’s Not
May 1, 2025
Lifestyle
Dutch Festivals: More Than King’s Day, Wooden Shoes, Tulips, and Probably More Beer Than Expected
Apr 27, 2025
Lifestyle
Dutch Cafés: A Place for Coffee or a Cannabis Surprise?
Apr 22, 2025
Amsterdam
The Secret to an Amazing King’s Day in Amsterdam: 10 Tips to Survive (and Thrive) in Orange Mayhem
Apr 15, 2025
Lifestyle
Why Dutch Supermarkets Have No Plastic Bags (And Why You’ll Forget Nearly Every Time)
Apr 11, 2025
Lifestyle
Breaking Taboo: Are the Dutch Really That Cheap?
Apr 11, 2025
Amsterdam
Lifestyle
Traveling
Sex in Amsterdam: Real, or for the Tourists?
Apr 10, 2025
Lifestyle
Living on a Houseboat: Romantic or a Constant Battle Against Moisture?
Apr 10, 2025
Lifestyle
Moving to the Netherlands? Be Ready for a Housing Hunger Games
Mar 29, 2025
Traveling
Surprise! The Netherlands Has Beaches (And No, They’re Not Always Cold)
Mar 29, 2025
Lifestyle
The Mystery of Steep Dutch Stairs: A Daily Workout or a Death Trap?
Mar 25, 2025
Lifestyle
The Dutch Office Experience: Bring Your Own Birthday Cake
Mar 25, 2025
Biking
Rules for Pedestrians and Dutch Bike Lanes: For Those About to Die, We Salute You!
Mar 15, 2025
Dining
Food
Why the Dutch Love Splitting the Bill (Even for a Single French Fry)
Mar 15, 2025
Amsterdam
How to Spot a Tourist in Amsterdam (Hint: They’re Usually Not on a Bike, Yet)
Feb 20, 2025
Lifestyle
Saying ‘Doei’ (Bye) 20 Times Before Actually Leaving
Feb 20, 2025
Amsterdam
Navigating Schiphol Airport: Tricks and tips
Feb 20, 2025
Work
Afterwork Drinks in the Netherlands: What to Do When You Realize Your Office Has a Bar in the Basement
Feb 20, 2025
Food
From Stroopwafels to Bitterballen: A Love Story in Netherlands Snacks
Feb 20, 2025
Lifestyle
Dutch Directness: Honesty or Rudeness with Extra Steps?
Feb 20, 2025
Weather
Dutch Weather: When Four Seasons Happen in One Hour
Feb 20, 2025
Biking
Lifestyle
Why the Dutch Are Born on Bicycles (And Usually Never Fall Off)
Feb 20, 2025
