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• Orphaned bikes

  
  The Netherlands is the only country in the world where there are more bikes (18 million) than inhabitants (16....

• Enemy of the state

  
  The Netherlands and water have always been intricately and permanently linked. Because large parts of the country are below sea level, its inhabitants have been fighting floodwaters for as long as anyone can remember and this has resulted in an ingenious hydrological system....

• Act like a local (1)

  
  Here are some helpful hints and guidelines about local habits and behaviour. Get used to them. In lesson 1 we give you advice about the second most important thing in life: ordering a beer like the locals do....

• High times in Holland

  
  The Dutch people's laid back liberal attitude is perhaps best illustrated by its very reasonable and unprejudiced drug policy....

• KLM in search of its Dutch roots

  
  In order to refresh its image and to emphasise its Dutch roots, Royal Dutch Airlines KLM will start making more use of the colours white and orange next to their well-trusted blue....

• Empty farms, crowded cities

  
  The Dutch countryside is depopulating rapidly. Despite the fact that Holland's general population continues to grow each year and that 16....

• Waste not, want not

  
  On average, Dutch consumers throw away 20% of the food they buy in supermarkets and shops. Thankfully, a website has been launched that strives to tackle this problem: www....

• Liquorice and cheese

  
  When Dutch people travel abroad they are great promoters of traditional Dutch products. More than 50% ...

• Shhhh! The Dutch are listening!

  
  Last year 26,000 ‘suspicious phone calls’ were monitored by the police in the Netherlands....

• Red Light streets

  
  Don’t be one of those tourists fresh off the train that asks the nearest local where the Red Light District is located....

• Menus: lunch v. dinner

  
  Although many Europeans take it for granted, the Dutch restaurant industry’s custom of offering separate lunch and dinner menus may come as a surprise to visitors from across the pond....

• Beetle

  
  The Volkswagen Beetle is the most popular 'old timer' in the Netherlands. This German-produced car's popularity is probably due to the fact that for many Dutch it was their first private vehicle....

• Crisis? What crisis?

  
  Of the 12.6 million Dutch who went on holiday last year, almost half chose to spend time in their own country....

• Dutch crooners

  
  Hang out in local Amsterdam pubs long enough, as we have, and you’ll come across a deep, dark Dutch secret....