The Hema Comes to England
I should have seen this coming. It was obvious really. The Dutch store Hema has opened its doors in London and things will never be the same again! This might sound like an overreaction...
Accidentally Dutch Blog
Sailing The Dutch Seas
The following is a dramatic re-enactment of how I spent part of my holiday sailing the Dutch Seas. It is day two of our voyage across the Waddenzee. We are returning from a small...
How To Light A Dutch Barbecue
The secret of a Dutch Barbecue – This cartoon first appeared in the July/August edition of DUTCH:The Magazine It’s time once again for the annual Accidentally Dutch summer break. I’ll be taking a short...
Confessions of a Non Football Supporter
“COME ON!” I had spent the last ten minutes shouting similar words of frustration at the Dutch football team each time they had kicked the ball at the goal in front of them only...
You Know It’s Celebration Time In Holland When…
It does not matter if it is Koningsdag, The world Cup, Carnival or any other event that involves national pride, when the Dutch celebrate they go all out. Celebration Time In Holland 1) The...
The Horrors of Dutch Drop (Liquorice)
There is something slightly sadistic about Dutch drop (otherwise known as liquorice or licorice depending on where you are from). If you’ve never experienced its unique salty taste it can look quite innocent. After...
