Ceren Spuyman

Born and raised in Istanbul, Ceren moved when she decided to follow her own Dutchie. Being restless by nature, she is now busy with everything Dutch by majoring in Dutch Studies at Leiden University while living in Delft. Her hobbies are petting as many cats as possible.

Today in Dutch history: the tragic ‘Watersnoodramp’ flooding of 1953

On February 1, 1953, one of the biggest natural disasters to ever hit the Netherlands took place. We're talking about the Watersnoodramp, the largest...

Ready for the Dutch Carnival? Here are some fun facts and words to know!

Are you reading for Dutch Carnival? Here are some fun facts and handy vocabulary for this southern celebration in the Netherlands.  Apart from celebrations like King’s...

Celebrating Carnival in the Netherlands: your ultimate guide

Carnival in the Netherlands in : all you need to know about the drinking, weird language, when and where, costumes, partying and history behind...

Time to go out! 5 free things to do in Scheveningen

Scheveningen is the coastal district of the Hague and an all-time favourite with Dutchies and tourists alike. In the dead of winter, you'll see people...

Hugo de Groot: one of the greatest thinkers in Dutch history

Hugo de Groot, also known as Hugo Grotius, can easily be called one of the greatest scholars in Dutch history. A philosopher and a...

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