Events

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 […]

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 […]

Sometimes, before you decide on which ice cream flavour you want, you ask for a free taster. What if we said you could do this before choosing your summer Dutch […]

Ancient canal houses are cute, but do you see yourself living in a more sleek and modern setting? Hyde Park's upcoming open evening will let you glimpse into the latest […]

Summer is the time for chilling on a terrace, making new friends — oh, and finally learning some Dutch.  If you find yourself kicking around stones while your international friends […]

It's time for the third edition of Pasar Leiden, the annual festival that celebrates Indo and Indonesian culture. After its success in previous years, Pasar Leiden is just getting bigger and […]

September is the time to use that revitalised summer energy and return to school — specifically, a Dutch language school. But which one should you opt for? This free open […]

If there's one thing you need to do before buying a house in the Netherlands, it's educate yourself about the current market and the buying process. But as an international, […]

As an adult, it's hard to admit it when you don't know something. Especially when it comes to things as important as how to buy a house — you'll learn […]

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 […]

Buying a house in the Netherlands involves more than just securing a mortgage. You’ll need to work with professionals like buying agents, notaries, and tax advisors. But what exactly do […]

Staying up to date with the news, your friends' lives, and your work to-do list is hard enough as it is — so it's understandable if you don't know much […]