Cities

A guide to night buses and night trains in the Netherlands

Had one too many drinks and missed the last train? Bracing yourself for a taxi journey that...

The cost of living in Amsterdam: all you need to know in 2026

With its high quality of life, stunning canals, and strong international community, it’s no wonder almost one...

21 marvellous things to do in Nijmegen in 2026

The oldest city in the Netherlands is bursting at the seams with ancient history, stunning architecture, gorgeous...

Living in Leiden: 5 things to do when you move to Leiden

So you've decided you're going to move to Leiden, congrats! It's a beautiful Dutch town, and living...

National Tulip Day in Amsterdam: where to get free flowers in 2026

This January, Amsterdam celebrates National Tulip Day (Tulpen Dag), so if you're in the city or its...

Highlights of Holland: the brand new and fun crash course to the Netherlands

If you've lived in the Netherlands for a while, you know the moment all too well: friends...

AI videos of Amsterdam in winter are giving tourists unrealistic expectations

Social media are being flooded with AI-generated or enhanced videos of Amsterdam at Christmas-time, raising tourists’ expectations...

This Dutch city was key to the origins of Thanksgiving

You may very well know by now how the Dutch like to spend their Christmas and Sinterklaas holidays,...