2024年6月24日 · The Dom Tower, the Miffy museum, and the inner city’s sunken canals — there are tons of things to do in Utrecht. With beautiful old houses, bridges, and canals that fill the city, Utrecht is often regarded as a little Amsterdam (just without as many tourists).. Located in the very centre of the Netherlands, the city is dynamic, historic, and full of life.

2024年1月4日 · ⚖️ Differences between Dutch and English. You may know that there are some English words which have their roots in ye olde Dutch.Words like “boss”, “bluff”, “cookie”, “Santa Claus”, and even “Yankee” all trace their origin to Dutch — and that might be the reason why some people say learning Dutch is easy if you already speak English.

2024年10月30日 · Images of Amsterdam’s much-loved narrow and wonky canal houses have shaped the world’s perception of Dutch architecture. So how did we end up with the classic design of the canal house? Even if you’ve never set foot in the Netherlands, you probably have an idea of what a classic Amsterdam house looks like.

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2024年12月3日 · For example, the Dutch will still partake in a bit of gambling — however, they tend to take fewer risks. In fact, this typical Dutch tendency when sports betting has resulted in the term “Dutching” being used to indicate when someone uses certain tactics to reduce their risk.. See, they have fun with their money too — they just do it carefully.

2024年12月3日 · The word intocht is actually a normal Dutch word for arrival, but somehow we only use it in the context of our bearded holiness. 🎅🏻. Pakjesavond. The traditional night of the Sinterklaas celebration, the night of December 5, is called pakjesavond (gift evening). On this day, parents offer gifts to their kids, which of course, come straight from Sinterklaas himself. 😉

2024年2月2日 · If I say the word “Dutch”, you probably have a very clear image in your head of what a Dutch person should look like. Way too tall, mainly, as we short folk have never actually seen the faces of these giants up close.. But on a genetic level, are the Dutch actually Dutch?

2024年12月11日 · Prior to the arrival of Europeans, the land was already occupied by the Khoekhoe (or Khoikhoi) people, whose way of life revolved around hunter-gathering and cattle herding.. The Dutch traded with the Khoekhoe for a while, …

2024年4月30日 · This is perhaps one of the most famous WWII movies to date. Released in 1977 and directed by Richard Attenborough, this movie features an all-star cast, including Sean Connery, Michael Caine, and Ryan O’Neale.

2024年9月25日 · Do you want to keep up with Dutch news in English? We know the struggle: it’s not easy to stay up-to-date if you’re not (yet) fluent in Nederlands — but luckily, there are options.. Keeping up with local news is not just a great way to make small talk with Dutchies, but many would also consider it an important step towards integrating into …