Articles by

Abigail Claire

Abbie, a writer from the UK, fell in love with the Netherlands when she was three years old. When she’s not spending her free time painting canals or playing the guitar, she’ll be off travelling somewhere (and probably getting lost).

12 World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands: the country’s top cultural monuments to visit

There are now 12 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Netherlands. That's right — this tiny country...

The ultimate guide to gynaecology, birth control, and check-ups in the Netherlands

Have you recently moved to the Netherlands and are confused about how gynaecology, contraception, checkups and everything...

Leiden was key to the origins of Thanksgiving

You may very well know by now how the Dutch like to spend their Christmas and Sinterklaas holidays...

The ultimate guide to applying for child benefits in the Netherlands

We've put together the ULTIMATE guide on child benefits in the Netherlands. If you'd like some support...

How Amsterdam became a bicycle paradise (video inside!)

Did you know you are around 20 times more likely to get injured while riding a bike...

9 awesome light festivals in the Netherlands: what’s lit, where, and when?

Light festivals in the Netherlands: which light events are happening in the Netherlands and where and when?...

7 of the best free things to do in Leiden

Visiting Leiden? Wonderful idea! Is your bank account eating away at your overdraft? No problemo, we've got...

Sinterklaas arrives in the Netherlands: When will Sint be visiting your hometown?

It's that time of year again! Sinterklaas arrives soon, meaning Christmas is well and truly on its way...