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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....

17 best coffeeshops in Amsterdam: the best spots to smoke in 2025

As an international in the Netherlands, there's always been one challenge that faces me: Finding the best...

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,...