Doe Normaal – How to Be ‘Normal’ Like the Dutch
If you’ve lived in the Netherlands for any amount of time you have probably heard the Dutch phrase ‘Doe Normaal’. You might even have had it shouted at you by a passing local. If...
Tagged: Dutch Quirks
A collection of strange Dutch quirks and habits.
The Justice of the Silent Train Carriage
There is a place in the Netherlands where law and order reign supreme. It is a place where the consequences of stepping out of line are more severe than normal. If you ever find...
How To Survive The Crazy Dutch Month of December
It’s been a busy few months but the end of the year is finally in sight. However, there is one month left to get through and it is the busiest one of them all....
Dutch Circle Party Guide – How to Survive a Dutch Birthday
If you’ve lived in The Netherlands for any length of time you’ve probably encountered a Dutch birthday party, and if you haven’t you will eventually. It is inevitable. A Dutch birthday party can be...
Dutch New Year’s Traditions and Celebrations
Grab some Oliebollen and some fireworks as we get ready to explore the unique madness of Dutch New Year’s Celebration (or as they call it; Oud en Nieuw). It all starts with Oudejaarsavond (New...
19 Strange Dutch Habits and Customs
If you’ve only just arrived in The Netherlands or been in the country for a while there are a lot of strange Dutch habits, customs traditions to discover. Here are just nineteen of the...
