Society

Joran van der Sloot: the story of a Dutch killer

How did an 18-year-old boy from the Dutch city of Arnhem become the number one criminal on...

Every street in this Dutch neighbourhood is named after Lord of the Rings

The small, unassuming town of Geldrop in Eindhoven has every street named after J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of...

Apple picking in the Netherlands: celebrate the Dutch autumn

It’ll soon be autumn in the Netherlands, which means it's time for everything cosy. So why not...

Snackbars in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide

Snackbars are the ultimate Dutch fast-food venues, catering to your needs through the long Dutch nights. One late...

Let your kids run wild this autumn break at Wereldmuseum Leiden’s Animal Academy! 

Ah, autumn, the leaves are turning, the air is cooling, and during autumn break, school is out....

Names in the Netherlands: the ultimate guide to Dutch names

Wait… did that guy just say his name was Freek?! Yep, Dutch names can be Freek-ishly weird...

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)....

7 ways to make the best of autumn in the Netherlands in 2023

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