Uitwaaien

/ˈœytʋaːjə(n)/ verb

Definition

To walk in the wind for fun; to take a refreshing walk in windy weather to clear one's head.

Etymology

From Dutch 'uit' (out) + 'waaien' (to blow). A beloved Dutch concept — the Dutch have lived with wind for so long they turned it into therapy.

Kelly Says

The Dutch live below sea level with CONSTANT wind, so they did the most Dutch thing possible: they made wind-walking a WELLNESS ACTIVITY! Feeling stressed? Go uitwaaien! Doctor's orders (if your doctor is Dutch)! 🌬️🚶‍♂️

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