As part of its latest exhibit, 'In Brilliant Light,' Wereldmuseum Leiden provides a platform for contemporary African art — and we're very excited. Opening its doors to the public on 21 December, Wereldmuseum Leiden's exhibit allows us to celebrate and admire the rich and diverse artwork of Africa and its diaspora. Guest-curated by Azu Nwagbogu, […]
Whether you're an art enthusiast in need of inspiration or simply looking for something to do on a sunny day, look no further than Middelheim Museum's newest open-air exhibition. As a collaboration with De Singel international arts centre in Antwerp, the "COME CLOSER" exhibit displays a variety of artistic forms, made by 25 talented artists […]
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 better. Organised in collaboration with the Indonesian embassy and hosted at the Pesthuis, the event takes place on Saturday, 31 August. And let me tell […]
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 day will help you decide. Koentact’s open day on Tuesday, September 10 will open its doors to anyone who is curious about starting a Dutch language […]
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, how can you do this? Hanno regularly hosts a free “How to buy a house in the Netherlands” webinar. During this informative webinar, you will […]
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 about it as you go, right? Sure, that's one approach but another — which could very well save you time and money — is to […]
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 these experts do? And how important is their role in the home buying process? To get the answer, you can sit down (either online or […]
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 about the current Dutch housing market. Thankfully, there are people whose job it is to keep you informed and tell you about how to become […]