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Are Dutch children unusually happy and healthy because of walking?

Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for fo...

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13.40 19 Jun 2026


Are Dutch children unusually happy and healthy because of walking?


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13.40 19 Jun 2026


Once a year, Dutch kids, parents and teachers take part in a walking festival, heading out for four nights in a single week to explore their neighbourhoods, exercise and make friends. It’s a tradition that seems to be genuinely transformative 

Sean was joined by Inger Leemans is professor of cultural history at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam to delve into this.  


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