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The ultimate survival guide: the cost of living in Amsterdam in 2020
So we've all heard of saving before, maybe even tried it once or twice, but how can we do it better? Something I learned very quickly while renting and living in Amsterdam is the...
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10 bookstores you have to visit in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a paradise for readers — plenty of dark, wet days to curl up inside, and just enough sunny ones to meet minimum vitamin D requirements with a good book in the...
The American Book Center’s new pop-up shop in Amstelveen: an insider’s guide
The American Book Center is an independent, family owned bookstore that sells English-language books in the Netherlands. Recently, ABC has opened a new store in Amstelveen.
ABC has had a store in Amsterdam since 1972,...
AMSTERDAM
Recent routine police checks found one-third of Amsterdam taxi drivers who were tested to be driving under the influence.
On Saturday night, police stopped 18 taxi drivers at random for scheduled drug and alcohol checks. Of them, six drivers tested positive for THC, amphetamines and/or other drugs.
The six drivers were arrested and blood was taken for further investigation. It is...
LEIDEN
Do you want to check out a beautiful Dutch city that isn't Amsterdam? Are you eager to prove to your friends you travel "off the beaten path"? Or do you simply want respite from touristy and crowded cities? Then consider Leiden! We have all the tips and tricks on where to shop, eat and drink to ensure your trip...
ROTTERDAM
Rotterdam, a city where everyone loves to rave about the quirky new-age architecture, its multicultural quotient, and the resilience and 'realness' of the Rotterdammers. But living in a city you love should not stop you from exploring places around it because you'll never know what you'll find. Here are some day trips you can take from Rotterdam!
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TILBURG
For a limited time only, art has taken over Tilburg. Artists have turned the city upside down with creativity and imagination, bending the rules with playful, unexpected art installations. It's called Kaapstad, and you're invited!
Corona can't stand in the way of this festival. Kaapstad may look a bit different this year but it will still deliver all the artistic...
THE HAGUE
So you're thinking about moving to The Hague? Literally the best decision of your life. But, as with any big upheaval in life, there's a lot you're probably wondering about before actually taking the leap, packing your bags, and moving to The Hague.
From registering at the municipality, to deciding which museums and cafes to visit on the weekend,...
SCHEVENINGEN
Yesterday, the body of the fifth surfer who died at Scheveningen on May 11 was recovered from the sea. An investigation from the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) has shown that the conditions that day were exceptional.
On 11 May, five surfers died during exceptional weather conditions while surfing at Scheveningen. Two bodies were taken out of the water...
UTRECHT
To all those who thought the Netherlands didn't have a summer worth speaking of, think again. With temperatures climbing to 30 degrees celsius this summer, it's time to start thinking of the best summer escapes.
Since travelling to the rest of the world is more difficult with coronavirus, many of us are looking to spend summer in the Netherlands....
DAYTRIPS
There are plenty of things to do and see in the historic hamlet of the Achterhoek. This captivating corner of the Netherlands boasts prehistoric burial mounds, roads trodden by Roman legions, medieval castles, Napoleonic forts, royal country estates, and remnants of the industrial revolution and the Nazi occupation. There is something for everyone to see and experience — from...
