NL Guides
Insider's guides to the Netherlands and life in Holland
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Dutch culture
An insider's impression of Dutch culture and society
“The Dutch have less sexual hang-ups than most other nations; the idea that sex is somehow dirty is non-existent in Holland.”
Traditional Dutch Food
Dutch eating habits explained: from home cooking to fast food
“Holland has a colonial past and the Dutch have acquired a taste for the exotic, particularly Indonesian dishes”
Dutch Soft Drugs Policy
The inside dope on the Dutch attitude to soft drugs
“...the distribution of hashish and marijuana to the public is strictly regulated by means of the coffee shop system”
Working in Holland
Information and advice for outsiders seeking employment in Holland
“...the comparative difficulty of getting and maintaining a residence permit can, in some cases, drive the sanest to distraction”
Sport in the Netherlands
A round-up of Dutch sporting tastes and preference
“...the Dutch...are more successful across a broad range of sports than they ought to be for such a small country”
Amsterdam City Guide
A quick impression of Amsterdam, Holland's capital city
“In the world famous Red Light district ... all manner of brothels, peep-shows and sex shops can be found”
The Dutch Language
Overview of 'Het Nederlands' - The Dutch Language
“Dutch is spoken by over twenty million people in Holland and Belgium as well as in former overseas colonies...”
The Dutch Climate
A summary of the kind of weather to expect in Holland
“The sheer flatness of mountainless Holland means that weather and temperatures can change quickly without warning...”
The Dutch Royal Family
The House of Orange-Nassau - The Dutch Royal Family
“Beatrix has survived and has managed to keep the monarchy popular ... despite a host of political and personal issues”
