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A wintery trip to Bruges: lights, chocolate, and everything Belgian

Just south of the Dutch border lies Flanders. Not Ned Flanders (d’oh 😜), but the province of...

Discover the Zaan Curve: the perfect blend of Dutch heritage and modernity

Just a few kilometres upstream from Zaandam’s fascinating architecture and the Zaanse Schans’ beautiful windmills, there is...

A day trip to Bourtange: the tiny village steeped in Dutch history

Rich in history, Vesting Bourtange dates back to 1580, when Willem van Oranje ordered the construction of...

Why is there a Chinese temple in the middle of Amsterdam?

Ah, yes, Amsterdam: the city of canals, flower markets, cute crooked houses… and Chinese temples?! That’s right: Amsterdam...

7 things you didn’t know about The Hague

Ah, The Hague. The international city of peace and justice, the home of many international institutions, and...

7 winter escapes from the Netherlands by train

Ugh, wintertime. It makes everyone want to escape their current lives, whether by trying to be a better...

The pilgrims in Leiden: Where were the pilgrims before they sailed to America?

The pilgrims in Leiden were a religious group that escaped from England and came to live in...

10 hidden gems in the Netherlands: Unique places you wouldn’t think to visit

It can be hard to separate yourself from the tourist traps — they're popular for a reason....