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Dutch Delight

As our fanbase in the Netherlands is quite big, we figured, let’s give a shout-out to all those Dutchies out there! Thanks for staying with us and following us. For all those non-dutchies out there. Here’s a short introduction: try to keep track of it, as weird and funny as it might sound, it’s (unfortunately) all true.

Want to know how to hook up with that nice Dutchie you’ve seen around a couple of times? Make sure to check out Stuff dutch people like to impress her or him instantly. Customs include things like: Bicycles (obviously), weather discussions, zwarte piet, soccer, ‘gezelligheid’, cows that say ‘boo’, hagelsag and three kisses. Got curious? Check out the website for explanations on their funny habits.

Even though we love these crazy bastards, there are also times you do in fact realize what a bunch of weird people they are. Especially realizing most of the following things are true, looking at you know you’ve been in the Netherlands too long when…

- You don’t remember what a mountain looks like

- You think 15°C is warm

- You’ve been to a flower park, and thought it was cool

- You know that all the guys are in Delft. And the girls, everywhere else.

- You steal a bike at the station because the night before someone stole yours

- Next to your bike, your jacket, your phone and wallet have also been stolen

- You used to use cash all the time, but now you have a pin card

- You start having strong opinions, even if you vaguely know the topic

- Being tall gets a new meaning

- You think you understand why they don’t serve coffee at coffeeshops (but you’re not sure yet)

- Blonde is back to being a hair-color, not a concept

- You think that paying for using the toilets is normal

- You have the AH bonus card

- Your windows have no curtains, and you don’t care

- You can ride your bike in the rain, wind and even snow

- You move out of your rental apartment, you know you might have to take the floors with you

- You paid more for the lock of your bike than for the bike itself

More of these can be found on this site

All nonsense aside, this country has a lot to offer to tourists, ranging from active days in the country side, to wandering through old cities and sipping coffee in crooked houses. Got Interested in visiting this country often referred to as ‘the lowlands’? Check prices for flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or Eindhoven airport, but make sure to come in the late spring or summer.

For more detailed tips on certain places and cities, feel free to post your questions.

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