The Dutch 'Borrel' Etiquette: What to Expect at a Friday Afternoon Drink
It is Friday afternoon at 16:45. Keyboard clicking slows down, laptops begin to snap shut, and someone across the open-plan office calls out the...
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It is Friday afternoon at 16:45. Keyboard clicking slows down, laptops begin to snap shut, and someone across the open-plan office calls out the...
Read moreMoving to the Netherlands as an expat or international resident comes with plenty of cultural discoveries—from navigating bike lanes in the pouring...
Read moreStep into any traditional Dutch café on a brisk afternoon, and you will almost certainly be greeted by a familiar, intoxicating aroma: warm...
Read moreAs the golden days of late summer begin to fade across the Netherlands, a quiet but profound transformation takes place. The canal terraces pack away...
Read moreAs September draws to a close, a dramatic shift occurs across the lowlands of the Netherlands. The long summer days fade, replaced by horizontal...
Read moreEvery year on the third Tuesday in September, the political heart of the Netherlands transforms into a vibrant spectacle of royal pomp, elaborate...
Read moreIf you have ever driven down the Autoroute du Soleil in France or navigated a highway in Germany during July or August, you have undoubtedly...
Read moreMoving to the Netherlands is an exciting adventure, but stepping into a Dutch supermarket for the first time can be a surprising experience. Between...
Read moreStep Right Up: Discovering the Magic of the Dutch Kermis If you wander into almost any Dutch city, town, or village during late summer, you might be...
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