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“Bubble Barrier” fights plastic pollution in Amsterdam’s canals

Not only is Amsterdam at the forefront of international tourism with famous museums like Van Gogh and...

Dutch icon “Afsluitdijk” become glow-in-the-dark “Gates of Light”.

Have you seen these incredible glowing gates by architect/artist Daan Roosegaarde and his team? The Afsluitdijk highway...

Practice what you reach: is the “Dutch Reach” legit?

If you're not familiar with this 'Dutch Reach', join the rest of the Netherlands. But you’re living...

7 ways to beat home isolation in the Netherlands

Spending so much time at home in isolation can be challenging. For most of us, this is...

Volunteering in the Netherlands: what you can do and why you should do it

It's long been known that volunteering in your local community can have a positive impact on you...

Ooh la chocola: the history of chocolate in the Netherlands

It is that time of the year when fairy lights twinkle and chocoladeletters enter our shopping baskets....

Police bring gifts for children after Sinterklaas theft

When a Rotterdam family's Sinterklaas gifts were stolen from their front door, the police didn't just go...

Dear Dutchies, meet a new friend — personal space!

Coming to a North European country, I had certain preconceptions about the ways and habits of the people...