While the Dutch are unique in many ways (just ask the authors of ‘The UnDutchables’), this post will focus on just a handful of things that a newly […]
New Expat in Holland? Unique Dutch Customs
Category: Dutch Weather
The Netherlands experiences a maritime climate, with cool summers and moderate winters.
What to do on rainy days in Holland?
Looking for something to do on a rainy day in South Holland (including The Hague, Rotterdam, Delft and Leiden)? In this post we explain why this can be […]
Ten Shades of (Dutch) Grey
Anyone who has lived in the Netherlands for any amount of time learns that the Dutch skies are often going to be grey, regardless of the actual season. […]
Five ways to tell Spring has come to Holland
The outdoor temperature in Holland should never be used as an indicator of what season it is according to the calendar. This is especially true when temps are […]
Rain Rain Go Away!
Anybody else feel like this month has been nothing but non-stop rain? Following what was an extremely pleasant July, it’s been just one soggy grey day after another […]
Winter Makes 4 in a Row
Back in January, we looked at the ten biggest news stories in 2013, in our article A Dutch Year in Review. If you read it, you may recall number […]
A Look Back at the Biggest Stories of 2013 in NL
Here is a look back at ten of the biggest news stories and events which took place during 2013 here in the Netherlands. 1) Queen Beatrix Announces […]
A Review of Summer 2013
Ask the average person living in Zuid Holland what they thought of the weather during Summer 2013, and you’re sure to get a positive response. I certainly […]
Seasons in the Sun
If you’ve lived in the Netherlands for at least a couple of years, you know you need to get out and enjoy sunny days when they come. Because […]
Holidays in the Rear View Mirror
It was just over a week ago now that I was packing my suitcase. I had spent 3 weeks holidaying in the sun and warmth of America’s Sunshine […]