Sinterklaas

Sinterklaas is one holiday where the Dutch go all out on big celebrations and exciting traditions. While the youngsters sit their shoes under the chimney to receive chocoladeletters (chocolate letters) and […]

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PLNT Leiden Langegracht 70, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

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Let Venture Academy help your startup dreams take flight

PLNT Leiden Langegracht 70, Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands

Calling all aspiring entrepreneurs who are ready to rock the world with their cutting-edge startups! Nestled in the heart of Leiden lies PLNT: a startup hub and centre for innovation […]

‘A Christmas Carol’ in the Hague

Amare Theatre Spuiplein 150, Den Haag, Netherlands

Christmastime conjures up a picture of sipping warm glühwein, eating delicious oliebollen, and basking in the cheery glow of hundreds of fairy lights. But there’s still one question we often […]

New Year’s Day (Nieuwjaarsdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

After a night of drinking, fireworks and stuffing yourself with oliebollen, the Dutch like to take it easy on New Year’s Day by jumping into the sea. As if this […]

Valentine’s Day (Valentijnsdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Valentine’s Day is not widely celebrated in the Netherlands, but it has gained some popularity in recent years. Flowers, chocolate, and valentines won’t go amiss if you buy them for […]

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Have you been putting off learning a new language? Is it because you can't be bothered to physically attend a class? 😉 Well, say no more, because UvA Talen offers […]

Cherry blossom season

Netherlands , Netherlands

It’s that time of the year again when spring has sprung and across the Netherlands, flowers have started to bloom. This includes the stunning Japanese cherry blossom trees. Fancy a […]

Daylight Savings Time begins

Who doesn’t like an extra hour of sunshine, especially in the Netherlands? On this day, the clock jumps an hour in the middle of the night, skipping 2 AM straight […]