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Enjoy this photo report of beautiful Leiden in the rain

Leiden is a picturesque town centrally located between Amsterdam and The Hague, and happens to look gorgeous...

The narrowest houses in Amsterdam: everything you need to know

Amsterdam’s architecture is unique and varied. You’ll find tall houses, historic houses, slanted houses, and even sinking...

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)....

History of Amsterdam’s Red Light District: the intriguing past unveiled

Amsterdam’s Red Light District is one of the most famous neighbourhoods in the world β€” but there’s...

7 ways to make the best of autumn in the Netherlands in 2025

As the seasons change and the leaves turn red, we want to let you know how to...

Dutch Quirk #110: Speak more than one language

Here's a very cool trait of Dutchies: they're multilingual legends! You would be hard-pressed to find someone...

Dutch history hacked: 2500 years of Dutch life in 7 minutes (VIDEO INSIDE)

We know the Dutch are a pretty strange bunch and, to be honest, up until now, we...

Here’s why the Netherlands doesn’t have many skyscrapers

You'd think a wealthy, densely populated country like the Netherlands would be bristling with skyscrapers. Instead, the...