Whit Sunday (Eerste Pinksterdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Whit Sunday is part of what the Dutchies call the Pentecost. What is it all about? Originally a Christian holiday, nowadays Pentecost is about enjoying time off with family and friends or singing your heart out at outdoor music festivals. And the most popular one that takes place during this long weekend? Pinkpop! READ MORE […]

Whit Monday (Tweede Pinksterdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Fancy a long weekend? Exactly seven weeks after Easter Monday falls Whit Monday — and, luckily, it's a public holiday! The Dutch take full advantage of this by heading to one of many outdoor festivals organised or taking off to a camping ground for a weekend getaway. Leuk! READ MORE | All you need to know […]

An ‘international’ exhibition! Portraits of Leiden’s expats on show

Stadhuis Leiden Stadhuisplein 1, Leiden, Netherlands

Join us Leiden Exposed's latest showcase demonstrating the beautiful and diverse community of the Dutch city of Leiden. 📸 While Leiden may be a small city, it's quickly become home to people from all corners of the world, each coming with their own fascinating and unique experiences. Koen Suidgeest, a city photographer, is kicking off […]

Try out a Dutch or Spanish language class for FREE with UvA Talen’s workshop!

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Eager to learn a new language but not 100% ready to commit? Well, how about a workshop to find out? Dat kan, with UvA Talen! Yup, the independent language school from the University of Amsterdam now lets you trial an online group course before registering for one of their classes. Oh, and the best part? It's completely […]

Father’s Day

Netherlands , Netherlands

While Father’s Day (Vaderdag) may not be as famous as Mother’s Day, it definitely does put the dads in the spotlight. In the Netherlands, dads might be surprised with breakfast in bed or other little gifts from their children. And the best part? They get an excuse to take the day off from doing any […]

June solstice

Netherlands , Netherlands

June solstice, also known as summer solstice or midsummer, celebrates the longest day of the year. Sounds like a great excuse to have your garden party until late in the evening, no? READ MORE | It’s the longest day of the year! And it’ll be a hot one too

The next STAP subsidy round opens soon! (And third time’s the charm!)

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Helaas, maybe you missed the previous two STAP rounds this year? Don't worry, because applications will soon be opening for the third round this year, on July 3! First things first: what's a STAP budget? (And why do you need it in your life ASAP?) The STAP budget is a government subsidy of up to […]

Pasar Leiden: Indonesian Festival for young and old

Cultuurplein Lammermarkt in Leiden Lammermarkt 20P, Leiden, Netherlands

Immerse yourself in Indonesian culture and entertainment while here in the Netherlands.  If you're looking for something unique to do on August 26, where you can also take the kids, why not drag them along to Pasar Leiden on Lammermarkt so you all have a good time. Entertain the kinderen with a kite-making workshop or […]

Explore luxury apartments at Hyde Park’s Summer Open House and find your dream home

Hyde Park House Planetenweg 5, Hoofddorp, North-Holland, Netherlands

Picture an apartment that's stylish, modern, and just right for you. Well, look no further than a property in Hyde Park, and you'll see it's everything you imagined. 🤩 Your imagination won't have to do all the work, though. During the Summer Open House days at Hyde Park House, you can watch your vision come […]

Curious about getting a degree online? Take the first step at IU’s FREE webinar

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Are you ready to embark on the adventure of university studies, fully online and remotely? Or do you want to take your career to the next level entirely at your own pace? Then International University of Applied Sciences (IU) could be a fit for you! So you're curious about getting an online degree but don't […]

Try out language courses for FREE and determine your level at UvA Talen’s Open Evening

UvA Talen's Office Roetersstraat 25, Amsterdam

Do you want to learn Dutch so that you can easily order at a restaurant in the Netherlands? Or do you want to learn a whole new language to impress others? If you're struggling to decide where to start with learning a language (or which language to even learn!), UvA Talen can help you make […]

Real estate with a side of haute cuisine: Elevate your home-buying journey at this unique event

Marriott Hotel Amsterdam 12 Stadhouderskade, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Buying a home in the Netherlands is as exciting as it is nerve-racking. But now, it's time to elevate your home-buying journey with the help of experienced experts. How? At How to Buy a.House's exclusive event in Amsterdam. Let's get into the nitty-gritty! Let's talk meals, mortgages, and markets! Yes, you read that right: there will […]