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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 […]

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 […]

Good Friday (Goede Vrijdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

While Goede Vrijdag originally commemorates Jesus’ resurrection, nowadays people typically start their Easter celebrations with chocolate eggs. Easter egg hunts are popular in the Netherlands, where Dutchies hide chocolate and […]

Easter Sunday (Eerste Paasdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

What better occasion to decorate your house with tulips and colourful eggs? Painting eggs to make cute Easter decorations is a big thing in the Netherlands and you’ll find painting […]

Easter Monday (Tweede Paasdag)

Netherlands , Netherlands

Get ready for a big brunch including croissants, eggs and paasbrood (bread with cinnamon and raisins). Dutch Easter is all about getting together with family and celebrating the time spent […]