Ada Dolanay

Ada was born in Turkey, but spent almost all her life growing up in Amsterdam. As a third year Literary and Cultural Analysis student, she’s consistently observing, analysing and writing about people and places. After years of experiencing Dutch culture, she remains frustrated at Dutch cuisine, and continues to discover new benches in narrow streets to sit and read on (when the weather decides to be kind).

15 ways to spot an international in the Netherlands

Picture this: you’re strolling down a beautiful Dutch street when someone with zero spatial awareness bumps into you. Congratulations! You’ve found yourself an international! Here’s...

10 cinematic TikToks that perfectly capture autumn in Amsterdam

Grab your wool scarves, put on your crunchy-leaf-stompers, fill your mugs with pumpkin spice lattes, and prepare your film cameras — it’s time to...

So much to see, so little time? Madurodam brings you the highlights of the Netherlands in miniature form

Are you a tourist eager to soak in Dutch culture but short on time? Or a local without plans on an autumnal weekend? No matter...

9 masterpieces to stream from the Netherlands right now

If you’re reading this, staring at the grey skies and wondering if summer got lost somewhere over the North Sea, you’re not alone. With...

Amsterdam to shut down A10 ring for a massive party celebrating 750th anniversary

On June 21 — the longest day of the year — Amsterdam will celebrate its 750th birthday by shutting down a 15-kilometre stretch of...

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