Blog – DUTCH in the USA

The Dutch, Their Gold, and a Few Very Heavy Eggs

Recently, the Dutch central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), moved about 86 tonnes of Dutch gold out of the United States and Canada and into London.

Dutch in the USA Has Gone Into Recovery Mode!

You may have noticed something slightly unusual around here… Nothing much has happened on the website for about two months. 😳 No, we haven’t disappeared.No, the Dutch have not invaded Belgium again.And no, we haven’t all gone to Amsterdam for a very long coffee break. ☕😂 There is actually a perfectly good reason. Dutch — […]

From Biking to Driving: My American License Journey

When I moved from the Netherlands to the United States, one thing quickly became clear: in America, a car is not a luxury—it’s practically an extra family member. Back in the Netherlands, I had never really needed to drive. Dutch cities are built for bicycles, trains, buses, and the occasional brave soul on roller skates. […]

The Ultimate Dutch Family Vacation in the USA

There is something magical about a family vacation in the United States. From breathtaking national parks and charming small towns to world-famous attractions and beautiful coastlines, America offers endless opportunities for families to explore, learn, and create lasting memories together. Whether you’re traveling with young children, teenagers, or multiple generations, a well-planned American road trip […]

10 Ways Dutch King’s Day Shines in the USA

King’s Day Abroad: A Roaring Orange Fiesta When the Dutch flag flaps in an American breeze, you don’t just see a holiday, you witness a cultural fireworks show wearing orange, with glittery windmills and a suspiciously cheerful temperament. Koningsdag, the Dutch King’s Day, becomes a cross‑Atlantic stage where Dutch pride pirouettes across time zones, like […]

Being Dutch in America: Do You Blend In or Stand Out?

(Spoiler: Nee. Absolutely not.)** Living in America as a Dutch person is like being a walking IKEA manual: Everyone stares at you, nobody understands you, and yet somehow they still think you’re Swedish. Let’s break down the chaos. 🇳🇱 1. Your Accent: A Linguistic Mystery for Americans You say “water” like a normal human. Americans […]

From Miles to Meters: A Tale of Two Systems

I’ve come to accept that I live a dual life. Not the cool, secret-agent kind, but the mildly confusing, math-induced panic kind. You see, I split my existence between the United States and the Netherlands. And while adapting to the cultural differences—like the appropriate amount of directness (Dutch: extreme, American: sugar-coated) or acceptable daily cheese […]

The Great Dutch Culinary Disappearance

Let me paint you a picture. You’re in the United States. A country where you can find 23 types of hummus, 47 flavors of sparkling water, and an entire aisle dedicated to cereal that turns your milk blue. You think: “Surely, somewhere in this abundance, I can find a decent piece of Dutch cheese or […]

America Through Dutch Eyes (2026 Edition): Still the Land of Opportunity?

If you ask Dutch people—both in the Netherlands and those who have swapped their bicycles for SUVs in the United States—what they think of America right now, you’ll get a familiar answer: “Het is ingewikkeld.” (It’s complicated.) And like most Dutch opinions, it will be delivered with a mix of blunt honesty, mild concern, and […]

Why American Streets Are So Bad for Walking and Biking (Compared to the Netherlands)

Ever tried walking somewhere in the U.S. only to suddenly find yourself off the sidewalk, dodging a patch of gravel or a concrete curb that goes nowhere? Yeah — welcome to the wild, wacky world of American streets