Society

The Kapsalon – A simple dish with a multicultural twist

On one of my first days in the Netherlands as a newly arrived international student, an Australian...

“End of an era”: Sesame Street’s Aart Staartjes dies at 81

Aart Staartjes, the moody and loveable Meneer Aart from Sesame Street died from injuries from a traffic...

6 things we’re looking forward to in 2020 in the Netherlands

2020 is an exciting year for all sorts of reasons. It's the first year of a new...

What is the future of fireworks in the Netherlands?

After another New Year's Eve filled with injuries, deaths and general terror, Dutchies must what the future of...

No money, no problem! Here’s 5 free things to do in January 2020

Run out of funds? No need to be glum in the Netherlands, here are a few free...

Fireworks wreak havoc across Netherlands: officer kicked in face, homes targeted

Sparks are flying over the availability and use of fireworks with New Year's Eve fast approaching. Overnight...

The LocHal in Tilburg: how an old building is transformed into a spectacular new library

We've visited the LocHal in Tilburg and really, you should too if you're living in the Netherlands!...

New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands in 2019: fireworks, riots, and general madness

New Year's Eve in the Netherlands: a time for calm reflection, having a cozy party with friends, or...