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Remembering the bombing of Rotterdam on May 14

Just ten days after the yearly Dutch commemoration, called Dodenherdenking (Remembrance Day) and Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day), the inhabitants...

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...

Amazing drone shots of Dutch tulip fields: photo report

Colourful tulip fields offer some of the most picturesque scenery in the Netherlands! Plus, we've got an...

Mother’s Day in the Netherlands: 7 reasons why I want my first Mother’s Day to be here

No, I’m not a mom — yet. But just like many other women in their early 30s...

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...

Murdered on May 6: Who was Pim Fortuyn, and does he still have an impact?

May 4 and May 5 are both important days in the Netherlands. The country remembers the people...

8 unmissable movies about the Netherlands in WWII

Being at home on Liberation Day is the perfect opportunity to catch up on some Dutch war...

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...