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).

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 you covered with 7 of the best...

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 but don't know where to begin, then...

Leids Ontzet: What’s there to do on October 2 – 3 in Leiden?

What's there to do on October 2 - 3 in Leiden? The answer is A LOT. Get ready for a two-day street festival packed...

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 in the Netherlands. 'Sinterklaas Season' is when...

Could pedal-powered cars in the Netherlands be the future?

We know the Dutch love bikes, but sometimes they have to settle for a car instead. So what did they do? Create a pedal-powered...

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