It is a location that every Amsterdamer has secretly dreamed about. An old house at the Keizersgracht, right at the bridge, with a stunning view over the water. For most of us, this will probably stay a dream as the rents in the historical canal zone in Amsterdam are ridiculously high.
You’ve mastered your “dankjewel” and your “alsjeblieft,” but the Dutch language has far more creative and tongue-twisting words to offer. So what are the most complicated and longest Dutch words? We cracked open the dictionary and found out.
The Netherlands just clocked its hottest September 15th on record, with temperatures passing 30 degrees celsius. But how can you beat the Dutch heatwave in a country where air conditioning is a foreign concept?
This beautiful moment after nine months of happy anticipation and hours of pain when a mother finally gets to hold her newborn baby in her arms. A moment that can be one of the happiest in life. Or one of the worst.
Ferdinand van Bolstraat. Jacob van Lennepkade. Hugo de Grootplein. Noticing something? If not, then you are probably male.
You may not yet have heard of the term Multiple Nationality Disorder (MND), but chances are you have felt it.
Moving to the Netherlands is a big decision. At first, it feels like an adventure and a grand opportunity! But then you realize it may be more difficult than you anticipated. Lucky for you, we put together this step-by-step guide on how to move to the Netherlands. Step 1: Acquire a Visa Depending on where…
Zwarte Piet has been a hot topic in the Netherlands, and around the world, across the last few years.
Life is not all about work and play. It is about compassion and helping others as well. In the Netherlands, there are a variety of ways you can show both. The country is a center for all kinds of organizations that work across a variety of causes.
If you’re wondering what exactly the differences are between “Holland”, “The Netherlands”, and “Dutch” then you’ve come to the right place. A common misconception is that Holland is another name for the entire Netherlands, however, it is actually just a part of the entire country. To be fair, it can get a bit confusing and…
