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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The world's biggest International Community Art Festival is back with its ninth edition! Under the theme of "The Sound of Change," the ICAF is bringing together artists from all corners of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Navigating life as an international in the Netherlands can be stressful (trust us, we know). As worries from different areas of life build up, have you ever felt like just […]

From finding a house within your budget to navigating complicated Dutch terms and getting a mortgage — the process of buying a house in the Netherlands can be intimidating. Luckily, […]

Happy birthday King Willem-Alexander! The tradition of celebrating the monarch’s birthday is over 100 years old, but we’re guessing it used to be a lot more formal. Today, Koningsdag is […]

Freedom is a huge part of the Dutch culture and this day pays a tribute to all those who gave their lives for it. On Dodenherdenking (Remembrance Day), a royal […]