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.

Gezellig: an essential Dutch concept

During your time in the Netherlands, you've probably heard the word gezellig being used. Dutchies are very loud and proud of this concept, so...

Snackbars in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Snackbars are the ultimate Dutch fast-food venues, catering to your needs through the long Dutch nights. It's late at night, you're fueled by alcohol, and...

That time there was a Georgian uprising on Texel during WWII

For most of the Second World War, the daily life of people on the island of Texel was rather uninterrupted. Sure, the German forces...

Spotting Dutch birds: a bird expedition from your own home

Something that has always been there, but which you might not have noticed so strongly until now, are the many birds that are always...

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 are boats. And where there are boats,...

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