Accidentally Dutch Blog
I Tried 42 Types of Dutch Liquorice – Which was the Worst?
Dutch liquorice is infamous. The Dutch love it. Expats fear it. This is probably because the Dutch enjoy a particularly extreme tasting variety of liquorice (known in The Netherlands as drop), some of which...
The Dutch Tractor License
“Apparently I’m qualified to drive a tractor now,” my wife said with a bemused grin as she returned from the service desk where she’d just been arranging the renewal of her driver’s license. I...
When Ordering Drinks in Dutch Goes Wrong
“Papa, will you help me please,” my daughter asked with a hint of urgency as she held out a bright orange felt tip pen in my direction. She barely took her eyes off the...
A Quick Guide to a Typical Year in The Netherlands
January: The whole country wakes up on the first day of January and seems surprised that a new year has begun. The sudden calmness of January following the complete madness of December does not...
The Sad Fate of Dutch Christmas Trees
During the month of December the faithful Christmas tree is the central symbol of the festive season. They stand proudly in our living rooms, our town squares and our shopping centers, declaring to all...
