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 […]

If you’re eager to go trick or treating on All Hallow’s Eve, you will probably be disappointed by the weird looks you’ll get from your Dutch neighbours. While Halloween is […]

On this day, the clock falls back one hour from 3 AM to 2 AM, meaning you’re getting a whole extra hour to sleep at night! On the other hand, […]