Strolling the Dutch streets, it is almost impossible not to come across one particular mode of transportation, the cargo-bike. Built on two or three wheels and used to transport passengers and/or goods, it has become a symbol of the Dutch way of life. Its use is now so extensive that it has contributed to the transformation of urban street planning...
In the Netherlands there is one of the most impressive hydraulic engineering works in the world, the Afsluitdijk. A dam built in the first half of the last century and boasting 32 kilometers in length, 90 meters in width, and more than 7 meters above sea level. It is an impressive system that allows a part of the country not to end up below sea lev...
Orange, orange and more orange. A thousand shades of orange. April 27th is the day when all of the Netherlands turns orange, on the occasion of the King's Day. During this nationwide holiday, where the country celebrates the birthday of its king, Koning Willem-Alexander, the whole country is transformed into a street party of enormous proportions. ...
If you have planned your visit to the countries in the first days of December, you cannot miss the magic of celebrations of one of the oldest and most special traditions of the country, Sinterklaas (St. Nicholas). Every year on December 5th, children and their families experience an exceptional period in which they mix history, tradition and happin...
Are you looking for a day out while staying in Amsterdam? Then you are in the right place! From April through March you can attend Gouda cheese market. Cheeses from the Netherlands are famous all over the world. One of the most unique events related to this delicious universe is undoubtedly the cheese market held in the picturesque city of Gouda. T...
It's almost time for one of the most anticipated Dutch events of the whole year: the opening of the Keukenhof! In fact, on March 21st the famous floral park will open its doors to visitors. Are you wondering what this famous park is or are you curious about its accessibility? Then you're in the right place. What is Keukenhof? Keukenhof Pa...
Keukenhof is on the bucket list of many spring travellers to the Netherlands. It is one of the largest floral parks in the world and opens its doors to around one and a half million visitors every year. These are substantial figures if one bears in mind that it is open for a few weeks a year. If you're looking for a comprehensive guide to your expe...
The heart of Dutch political life is located in the center of The Hague, specifically in the architectural complex called Binnenhof (from Dutch: inner court). A place of extraordinary importance that has become an icon of the Netherlands. The most important political decisions were made here, and its walls have become silent witnesses to centuries ...
The Hague is known internationally as the city of peace and diplomacy, as the famous Vredespaleis (Peace Palace) is located here. Built between 1907 and 1913, it is a building of incredible importance that houses the International Court of Justice, the Permanent Court of Arbitration, the Academy of International Law, and the Peace Palace Library. I...
