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Culture
Today in Dutch history: the tragic ‘Watersnoodramp’ flooding of 1953
On February 1, 1953, one of the biggest natural disasters to ever hit the Netherlands took place....
Culture
Why does everything in the Netherlands look the same?
Visitors to the Netherlands will probably be struck by a very specific element about this country. Things...
Culture
Why do people call Amsterdam ‘Mokum’?
A'dam, Dam City, Venice of the North: these are all nicknames for the beloved Dutch capital. But...
Culture
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...
Culture
Afrikaans and Dutch: the differences and similarities
Afrikaans and Dutch — what is the connection? Are these two languages as similar as they're rumoured...
Culture
Koek & zopie? Let’s talk about this mysterious Dutch ice skating snack
During my first Dutch winter, I spent a lot of time missing my seasonal favourites from home...
History
Why the Netherlands will never have an ‘Elfstedentocht’ (Eleven Cities Tour) again
An Elfstedentocht in Friesland, the Netherlands is what the Dutch people want more than winning a World...
Culture
Here’s how technology changed the iconic way the Dutch sell their flowers
Somewhere in the Dutch city of Aalsmeer, you'll find a warehouse that holds the title of one...