Art

9 tourist traps in the Netherlands (and the best alternatives)

We've no doubt all heard about tourist traps in the Netherlands and Amsterdam, and many of us...

Fancy an evening of classical music? Join the Netherlands Philharmonic in Amsterdam (and win an “adventure seat”)

The Netherlands Philharmonic is kicking off its new season with a bang, featuring an orchestral extravaganza, a...

8 books about the Netherlands you need to read

Grey and rainy days are no exception in the Netherlands, and there's nothing better than curling up...

The Green Cathedral: a Dutch gem made entirely out of living trees

The Green Cathedral or, as the Dutch say, De Groene Kathedraal is a must-see if you’re in...

Forgotten women painters of the Dutch Renaissance and Golden Age

The Netherlands is a land of art and museums. From the Frans Hals and Van Gogh Museums...

9 Dutch actors in Hollywood you probably didn’t know were Dutch

Don't be fooled by the accents on screen — Dutch actors appear more frequently in Hollywood movies...

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...

Wereldmuseum Leiden: your passport to the world (without leaving Leiden)

From Papua to Korea, ancient Japan to the African diaspora, Wereldmuseum Leiden is one of the most...