Doe maar gewoon, dan doe je gek genoeg.

Act normally, that's crazy enough.

Nine out of ten people in the Netherlands will quote this well-worn saying if asked to come up with a basic trait of the Dutch character. Expatriates who have been here for a while see it differently. For them, Dutch society is a weird and wonderful maze full of unpredictable people. At times Dutch people will ignore you politely; at others they will go out of the way to help you. You will get into trouble with the aut...

Dutch finger foods. Essential expressions. Integrating into society. Nine things non-Dutch kids love about living here in Holland. Things the Dutch invented. All that and more in this pocket-sized book that is a fun, entertaining, and informative introduction to life in the Netherlands.

With this book in your bag, you will learn about what the Dutchdo, eat, think, say and expect – and the quirky customs behindthem. It is not your traditional introduction into a new society: no ‘Be sure to...

Welcome to 'How to Be Dutch, the Quiz': the questions that SHOULD be on the Dutch citizenship exam, according to an American Netherlander who's been in

the country for 20 years. If you're looking for an official guide to the Netherlands, this is not it. But if you're looking for some odd Dutch quirks - in snarky quiz form - then this book is for you.

If you want to take the official Dutch exam, you can do it online. You can also see the results of many famous Dutch people who've taken the ex...

You already know how to ride a bicycle. Now, you want to become one of the locals - a confident, competent, courteous cyclist, in control and ready to roll. This essential guide covers numerous aspects of learning how to adapt your cycling style to the hustle and bustle of a small but dynamic city, with dense vehicular traffic, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and more. Understand the basic rules of the road and develop and refine your road etiquette. Learn to predict the actions of othe...

Moving to live in a new country is an adventure equal in scope to the expeditions of great explorers. Your goal is more than just to move house, it is to move your life. The Mobile Life describes how you can plan and build a successful life for yourself (and your family) anywhere in the world. From making the decision to leave, to fitting in among new neighbours, this book describes a structured and innovative approach to relocating. Each chapter links the amazing story of Sir Ernest Shacklet...