Dutch Weddings: What to Know
Have you received an invitation to a Dutch wedding? Then you’ll probably be introduced to a whirlwind of funny (and slightly unusual) traditions that you might’ve not seen before. In this article,...
View ArticleHow to recognize a Dutch compliment
Over the years I’ve heard it several times from international friends and colleagues: Dutch people have a bit of an uneasy relationship with compliments. In the eyes of my friends, many Dutchmen find...
View ArticleOn the Right Track
An African proverb states: “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” It is that sense of community that makes every edition of the Women for Women* program a success. A...
View ArticleLiving the Dutch Carnival Experience
I am not going to say that the Dutch can out-party a Brazilian Carnival, if only because of the weather. But we come a long way, especially in the south of the county. As we’ll witness another edition...
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