Articles by

Kristy Atkinson

Originally from Tasmania (Australia), Kristy was living in London when she unexpectedly met a Dutch bloke and ended up moving to the Netherlands to be with him. Now she can be found taking numerous photos of their four weird cats and blogging at Tassie Devil Abroad.
Lifestyle

Why does it rain so much in the Netherlands?

If you've ever visited, lived (or still live) in the Netherlands, then you know that the weather...
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Culture

Your guide to all the ‘lekker’ Dutch festive food and drinks you can enjoy this holiday season

Christmas is right around the corner, which means: it's time for the feasting on Dutch festive food...
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Culture

Begijnhof: Amsterdam’s worst-kept secret in the heart of the city centre

Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam lies a place that draws in tourists like Dutch people to...
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Culture

Australia and the Netherlands: adventures at sea and shared history

Australia and the Netherlands may not be mentioned in the same sentence all that often, but you'll...
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Featured Events

Markets, festivals and all the other amazing 2019 Christmas events in the Netherlands!

Need to know which Christmas markets, festivals and other amazing holiday events are happening in the Netherlands...
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Places

A Cat-Lover’s Guide to Amsterdam

When I first moved to the Netherlands I was struck by how many cats there are here....
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Art

How to Visit the Van Gogh Museum Like a Pro

How to Visit the Van Gogh Museum without being part of the tourist hordes The Netherlands is world-famous...
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