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

The Netherlands experiences a maritime climate, with cool summers and moderate winters.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]