Vlad Moca-Grama

Vlad was born and raised in Brasov, Romania and came to the Hague to study. When he isn't spending time missing mountains or complaining about the lack of urban exploration locations in the Netherlands, you can find him writing at Dutch Review.

Seagulls in the Netherlands: villains, yet protected by law

Ah, seagulls — the ultimate winged villains. Always ready to fly down and reign chaos on unsuspecting people. "Get rid of them all!" we...

Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know in 2026

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there are boats. And where there are boats,...

Urban exploring in the Netherlands: the ultimate urbex guide in 2026

Urban exploration, shortened to urbex, means going around your city and finding places to explore that are way off the beaten path, usually only...

Van hier tot Tokio: a history of Dutch-Japanese relations

Dutch-Japanese relations have a long and interesting history determined by commerce, trade, and war. Here's a glimpse into the 400 years the Netherlands and...

The best hash in Amsterdam: top coffeeshops and strains for 2026

When it comes to cannabis in the Netherlands, most people go straight for weed, but let’s not forget its smoother, often underrated cousin: hashish,...

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