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.

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 the sea. What's up with these bunkers...

Photo report: the Netherlands at war, 1940-1945

This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II. Although it has been almost a century, the war left an indelible...

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

An unprecedented event like World War II is bound to be filled with stories of human resilience and ingenuity in the face of adversity. One...

The Hague in World War II: Paratroopers, V2 rockets, and the bombing of Bezuidenhout

The story of The Hague during World War II is a tumultuous one. From V2 rockets installed in the Haagse Bos to the accidental...

Cheapest supermarkets in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide in 2026

Anyone who has lived in the Netherlands for more than a month knows that buying groceries here can be expensive. If you're ballin' on...

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