Hartjesdag – A little known festival full of heart
The Netherlands is a small country packed full of big festivals. Key dates and public holidays like Kings Day and Amsterdam Canal Parade are already famous outside of The Netherlands.
A Tropical Getaway in the Netherlands? (Yes, You Read That Right)
As summer creeps closer with (some) promise of the pandemic soon coming to an end, many around the world are looking to their next holiday destination.
5 Ways We Can All Contribute to Limiting the Earth’s Temperature Increase
Have you noticed that every year we seem to be breaking more weather records (record-breaking temperatures in the Netherlands last summer, for example)?
First 3D Printed House in Europe Welcomes Dutch Couple
The first legally inhabitable property in the continent created with 3D technology has welcomed its first tenants.
Dutch Tourists Test Safe Holiday Travel in Greece
About 200 Dutch tourists have traded their at-home lockdown for a voluntary holiday test in Rhodes, Greece.
How to Have Daily Conversations in Dutch With Far More Ease
Have you ever wondered how it seems that learning and speaking a new language are two different things?
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine effective for pre-teen population
A just-completed US trial has found the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine is effective in children ages 12 – 15.
The Verdict: Much More than a Murder Mystery
Ever wondered what it’s like to sit on the jury of a murder trial? To review evidence, listen to witness testimony, interrogate the defendant and debate the case with your fellow jurors?
5 Awesome Takeout Restaurants in Amsterdam
The year that was brought many uncertainties, with many businesses forced to adapt to newer ways of operating. Needless to say, with the lockdown in place, restaurants and cafes have since relied on takeout or delivery
A Short Avian Guide to the Netherlands
For a relatively small country, The Netherlands is home to very rich wildlife population. From the majestic heron to the exotic parakeet, you can also find a wide variety of avian species in the country’s skies.