Places

6 of the Netherlands’ most awesome bridges

Let's be honest, bridges in the Netherlands are quite impressive! And as dorky as it may sound,...

The largest citizens initiative of the Netherlands is the Spoorpark in Tilburg (and it’s awesome)

The citizens of Tilburg got together and, with some help from the municipality, transformed a barren piece...

Kamp Westerbork: the notorious Nazi transit camp even Dutch people hardly know

The Province of Drenthe lies like a mysterious, empty middle pocket in the centre of the Netherlands,...

Christmas in Leiden! 3 Things to look forward to during the ‘Winter Wonder Weeks’

Why Christmas in Leiden and the magical 'Winter Wonder Weeks' is a winning idea Winters in the Netherlands...

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...

When friends and family visit: An expat guide

I’ve been fortunate enough to have many different guests come to visit in 2019, with more on...

These images of autumn in the Netherlands will make you welcome its arrival

Autumn in the Netherlands might just be the best season for pictures. Of course, it's hard to...

5 things to enjoy during autumn in Amsterdam

All right, summer is officially over. No more endless terrace sessions at your favourite bar and/or sunbathing...