This is a Dutch short story suitable for language beginners. It includes a vocabulary list and comprehension questions. Joris is een slimme jongen van twaalf jaar. Hij houdt van mysteries en puzzels. Hij leest graag detectiveverhalen en droomt ervan om zelf een groot mysterie op te lossen. Op een dag krijgt hij die kans! WANT […] The post Het Mysterie van het Gestolen Schilderij appeared first on Stuff Dutch People Like ..read more

This is a Dutch short story suitable for language beginners. It includes a vocabulary list and comprehension questions. Fieke is een nieuwsgierig meisje. Ze woont in een klein dorpje in het zuiden van Nederland. Ze leest veel over Amsterdam, de grote stad met grachten en oude huizen. Ze droomt ervan om Amsterdam een keer te […] The post Fieke’s Amsterdam Avontuur appeared first on Stuff Dutch People Like ..read more

Appeltaart: A Pie with Personality (and a Lot of Attitude) Let’s start with the obvious: Dutch appeltaart and traditional apple pie are distant cousins at best. Think of appeltaart as the slightly eccentric, artsy relative who listens to indie bands and wears mismatched socks. It’s got a distinct flair that sets it apart from the […] The post Dutch Apple Pie appeared first on Stuff Dutch People Like ..read more

Limburg and its delicious pies Alright, pie lovers, let’s ditch the apple and embrace the quirkiness of the Dutch with the Limburgse kersen vlaai. This isn’t your grandma’s cherry pie; this is a whole different level of fruity deliciousness that’ll have you questioning everything you thought you knew about dessert. WANT TO READ MORE? Get […] The post Limburger Cherry Pie (Limburgse Kersenvlaai) ⭐ appeared first on Stuff Dutch People Like ..read more

Spekkoek: A Legacy of Spice and Layers Let’s get the elephant out of the room: spekkoek literally means ‘bacon cake’. Why would anyone name a perfectly lovely cake after cured pork? Well, that’s part of the weird charm. See those stripes in the cake? Yeah, those vaguely resemble bacon. Hence why a bunch of Dutch […] The post Spekkoek appeared first on Stuff Dutch People Like ..read more

Bearing a name that whispers of gardens, Jordaan Amsterdam suits up in its historical tapestry, making every alley tell a tale. This locale, sprouting from humble roots aimed at sheltering the working class and a mosaic of immigrants, now jests with its high property values, drawing in the artsy and the affluent alike. Its transformation […] The post Unveiling the Charm of Jordaan Amsterdam ? appeared first on Stuff Dutch People Like ..read more

Dutch cocoa, also known as Dutched cocoa, has revolutionized the chocolate world with its distinctive dark color and smooth, mild flavor. Originating from an alkalization process developed by a Dutch chocolatier in the early 19th century, this method not only reduces the natural acidity of cocoa but also enhances its overall taste and appearance, making […] The post The Dutch and Cocoa: A Love Story ? appeared first on Stuff Dutch People Like ..read more

Improve your Dutch with our popular Dutch short stories. Do you want to brush up on those rusty Dutch language skills? Are you a Dutch beginner, did a few Duolingo courses and want to take it up a notch? With our 10x easy-to-read, engaging Dutch Short Stories, you can give your Dutch the boost it […] The post Dutch Short Stories to improve your Dutch language skills (Vol 1) appeared first on Stuff Dutch People Like ..read more

Whether you’re an avid traveler or just looking for a way to escape the mundane of everyday life, a trip to the Netherlands in the springtime is a must. From the rolling green hills of the rural countryside to the vibrant nightlife of the urban areas, you can find something special in every corner of […] The post Marvelous Springtime in the Netherlands: A Traveler’s Guide to the Best Seasonal Activities appeared first on Stuff Dutch People Like ..read more

Everyone knows that the Dutch love tulips, but did you know that the Dutch Tulip Mania of the 1600s almost bankrupted their entire country? That’s right; this colorful flower almost cost the Dutch their national economy. Let’s take a look at what happened and why. The Beginning of the Bubble In 1634, tulips were being […] The post The Dutch Tulip Mania appeared first on Stuff Dutch People Like ..read more