Visitors to The Netherlands are often puzzled why The Netherlands is also called Holland. Indeed, using two names to describe the same country is rather peculiar. So let's clear up any confusion by...
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Latest update: 8th July 2022 In the last two decades, the quality of wines made in the Netherlands has increased tremendously. Thus, the Netherlands is slowly but surely becoming a wine country....
It seems impossible that a country below sea level can exist. However, The Netherlands lies in the middle of a delta of three major rivers on land, mainly below sea level. So how much of The...
The canals are one of the most notable characteristics of Amsterdam and make Amsterdam a mesmerizing city. I lived in Amsterdam for many years and loved its canals. So, I dived into the history of...
Safety is paramount if you want to visit or live in a country. I live in The Netherlands and feel very safe here, but I understand that you might want to get a bit more insight into the Netherlands'...
Wooden shoes are a Dutch icon like tulips and windmills, but more peculiar. You may wonder why the Dutch were so fond of this particular type of footwear? So I put on my own wooden shoes to learn...
