Alex Foster

Alex Foster is an American of Dutch heritage and 11 generations later he still feels a great love of all things Dutch! After college in the US, Alex lived in the Pieter DeHoochstraat for 2 years, learning basic Dutch and beginning a life-long affinity for the Netherlands. Currently, he returns annually and enjoys exploring all corners of the Netherlands.

A day trip to Dordrecht: the perfect day out

Dordrecht is perfect for a day trip from Rotterdam. It's just a quick 14-minute train ride, and it's accessible even by ferry. It's not...

Kamp Westerbork: the notorious Nazi transit camp even Dutch people hardly know

The Province of Drenthe lies like a mysterious, empty middle pocket in the centre of the Netherlands, often overlooked by both tourists and even...

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