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
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 […]
Do you have kids bouncing off the walls at home? Aren't they so cute? (Do you need somewhere to entertain them during the autumn holidays? 👀) Look no further, Wereldmuseum Leiden's DierenAcademie exhibit is fun for children and parents alike! With a series of exciting rooms focusing on specific animals, the DierenAcademie (Animal Academy) exhibit […]
Need a place for a great first date? Or perhaps somewhere to show off to your friends? Point your compass towards Wereldmuseum Leiden's latest exhibit! When you hear the word "map", you probably think of a piece of paper depicting the geography of some country — but what if we told you a map can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you wish to enjoy an extra day of celebrations this year, head to Leiden on October 3. You’ll find the bars and streets filled with people drinking, dancing, enjoying a traditional stew, and stuffing themselves with haring. To celebrate Leiden’s liberation from the Spanish in 1574, the lucky Leidenaars get the day off work […]
Brought to you by the same start-up responsible for bringing us the strategic board game ImmunoWars, this disease-themed bash puts the fun in funeral. The time has come to unleash that inner mad scientist or demented nurse who's just itching to come out of you; the dress code this year is "black and white", so […]
The idea of buying a house seems pretty simple — if you have the money, you place a bid and seal the deal, right? Believe it or not, there's a lot you should know before you make the big decision to become a homeowner in the Netherlands. Thankfully, you can learn all you need to […]
