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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...

7 places named by the Dutch (that you might not know about)

Long before they were all tulips, windmills, bikes, and happy children, the Dutch were seafarers, explorers and...

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...

Why ‘Tikkie’ is called Tikkie: behind the app’s unusual name

From splitting the Friday borrel drinks with your coworkers to paying for your friend's birthday present with...

Did the Dutch really buy New York for 24 dollars? 

Have you ever wondered how New Amsterdam came to be New York? Why did the Dutch buy...

So, you moved to the Netherlands for love! (Welcome, but…)

You've just moved to the Netherlands for love and are ready to live out your Dutch fairytale....

In need of a giggle? This American comedian perfectly explains the hilarity of learning Dutch

Ever done a double-take when someone yells "kijk uit!"? Or do Dutch names still tickle you? Michelle...

Fascinated by all things ‘alive’? This museum exhibit is for you

Tilburg’s TextielMuseum has done it again: the unique museum of textiles is bringing us another fascinating exhibit!...