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15 not-so-cute things ˷ͧ people do

Strange as it sounds, the land of quaint canals, cosy cats, and colourful clogs isn’t always so...

Swimming in Amsterdam’s canals: what you need to know

Fancy a swim in a canal in Amsterdam? Maybe think twice. While those dreamy canals may look...

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

There are some things the ˷ͧ don't talk about that they really, really should. What on earth is...

8 weird things about dying in the Netherlands

So, you’re planning on dying in the Netherlands. Well, not so much planning as… you know, planning...

Here’s the tea: ˷ͧies have no idea how to drink it

When I first arrived in the Netherlands, I was surprised — nee, shocked — to discover the...

The Avondvierdaagse: How the Netherlands’ children’s walking tradition became a national obsession

It’s 7 PM on a Tuesday in late May, and instead of dinner, thousands of ˷ͧ families...

14 things you’ll find in ˷ͧ houses that make internationals go: “Wait, what?”

Love or hate them, the ˷ͧ are fiercely unique (even though they may not dress like it). One...

“Verjaardagskring”: A guide to surviving the circle of death at ˷ͧ birthday parties

Ah, the verjaardagskring. If you're not ˷ͧ, you might be wondering, "Is that a ritual? A secret...