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Halloween in the Netherlands: the ultimate [and spookiest] guide for 2025

Double, double, toil and trouble, Halloween in the Netherlands is just a nubble. Luckily for our American...

Leidens Ontzet: a day of freedom, fun, and boozing!

Every year, there’s one day that all Leiden residents look forward to, Leidens Ontzet (Relief of Leiden)....

Hand luggage at Dutch airports: The shady game airlines are playing

If you've been living in the Netherlands for a while, you've probably noticed airlines have a very...

Amsterdam liberated: the infamous shooting at Dam Square on May 7, 1945

On May 7, 1945, a large crowd gathered at Dam Square in Amsterdam. The Second World War...

A guide to 13 thrilling zoos and animal parks in the Netherlands

Looking for a fun day trip? Consider it sorted: here are the best zoos, animal parks, aquariums,...

The ultimate guide to tulip season in the Netherlands in 2026

Hoera — buds are growing, the days are getting longer, and spring will soon be knocking at...

The 11 best authentic Dutch villages that you have to visit

Looking for an authentic Dutch village to visit for a day trip outside of Amsterdam? There are...

When does Sinterklaas arrive in the Netherlands? The 2024 city guide

There’s one thing for sure: you do not want to miss Sinterklaas’s arrival to the Netherlands as...