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Celebrating Easter in the Netherlands: all you need to know

From Sinterklaas to Koningsdag, the Netherlands can be quite a festive place (perhaps to distract from the...

11 of the best hotels for an epic stay in Amsterdam

Whatever brings you to the Dutch capital, whether it’s an epic stag night or a romantic couple’s...

Opinion: why you shouldn’t “go Dutch” this Valentine’s Day

Whether or not you’ve heard the phrase "going Dutch", you probably instantly understand what this means. The...

Celebrating Carnival in the Netherlands: your ultimate guide

Carnival in the Netherlands in 2024: all you need to know about the drinking, weird language, when...

Amsterdam Pride 2023: everything you need to know

Amsterdam Pride 2023 will be bright, bold, possibly half-clothed, and far from half-hearted. ✨ Forget everything you thought...

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...

6 essential phrases you need for this King’s Day

King's Day is the closest thing we Dutchies have to St. Patrick's day: a nationwide excuse for...

7 places in the Netherlands for the adrenaline junkies

The Netherlands isn't all cheese and wine, it's also home to some great places for the adrenaline...