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  • February 9, 2026
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Why Americans Wear Their Hearts on Their Sleeves While the Dutch Wear Them in Their Orange Socks

When it comes to patriotism, the Netherlands and the USA march (or cycle) to entirely different drums. Meanwhile, I’ve decided

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  • January 13, 2026
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Decoding the Tulip Talk: Holland or the Netherlands?

Are you confused about whether to call it Holland or the Netherlands? You’re not alone! Many people use these terms

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  • January 6, 2026
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My Life in a USA Prepared for World War III….

Recently, the idea of the United States acquiring Greenland has sparked heated debates across the globe. This Arctic island, an

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  • December 29, 2025
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The Curious Case of the Cookie Formerly Known as Speculaas

Every once in a while, while wandering the sacred aisles of an American grocery store—somewhere between the “International Foods” shelf

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  • December 25, 2025
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The Dutch: Inventing the World While Pretending It Was No Big Deal

Other countries: “LOOK WHAT WE INVENTED!” The Dutch: “Ja… that just seemed practical.” Somehow, a country the size of a

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  • December 25, 2025
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Credit Card Showdown: When Uncle Sam Swipes and Dutch Thrifty Folks Save

Dive into the hilarious world of credit card culture, exploring the stark differences between American swiping habits and Dutch financial

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  • December 23, 2025
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Tipping in the USA vs the Netherlands: A Cultural Shock in Percentages

If you ever want to instantly spot a Dutch person in an American restaurant, don’t listen for the accent — watch

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  • December 19, 2025
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Why the Netherlands Is One of the Happiest Countries in the World (And It’s Not Just the Cheese)

Every year, the Netherlands pops up near the top of the World Happiness Report, and every year the Dutch react in

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