Articles by

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.

Snackbars in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Snackbars are the ultimate Dutch fast-food venues, catering to your needs through the long Dutch nights. One late...

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...

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

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

The Atlantic Wall: the remnants of Nazis on the Dutch coast

You might have noticed concrete bunkers in the dunes along The Hague's coastline, ominously pointing out toward...

All you need to know about Pentecost in the Netherlands: 2023

The Spring season comes with all sorts of public holidays in the Netherlands, and Pentecost is right...

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...

World War II: the Georgian uprising on Texel

For most of the Second World War, the daily life of people on the island of Texel...

The Dutch ship that disguised itself as an island during World War II

An event as unprecedented as World War II is bound to be filled with stories of human...