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We asked readers about their experiences with the infamous Dutch directness

Ahhh, the infamous Dutch directness: is it a stereotype, or is it accurate? Should it even be...

I lived in a former Dutch prison: here’s what it was like

One innovative response to the housing crisis hitting students in Amsterdam was to convert a former prison...

15 things to expect on a date with a Dutchie

You’re an international living in the Netherlands, and you’ve just said yes to a date with a...

How people park their cars in Amsterdam is downright terrifying (video inside)

There are many questions in this life: how is Trump still out of prison? How do eels...

Odd Dutch quirks: things Dutchies do, but won’t ever admit to

Dutchies do some pretty weird things sometimes — and no, I'm not talking about visiting the Red...

14 signs you have successfully been Dutchified

After living in a certain place for long enough, you often start catching yourself becoming one with...

7 reasons why living in the Netherlands will change your life

I honestly can’t remember what it felt like living outside of the Netherlands. There are so many...

Making Dutch friends as an international: our 21 best tips

The Netherlands has amazing perks (a healthy work-life balance, good public transportation, yummy fried snacks, anyone?), but...