Guest blogger Angela Khaw, an expat living in Holland, offers advice for visiting the colourful tulip fields in the Netherlands’ bulb region by bicycle… My favourite time of […]
Exploring Holland’s Bulb Fields by Bike
Category: Bikes & Cycling
Dutch bikes, scooters, mopeds and motorcycles in Holland
Final Construction Phase of Den Haag Central Station
The last major phase of construction at Den Haag Central Station is well underway. It involves the redesign of the large square in front of the station. The […]
New Expat in Holland? Unique Dutch Customs
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 […]
What to do when your bike HASN’T been stolen
Let’s face it, Holland has a high theft rate when it comes to bicycles. Those who have mistakenly left their bike unlocked when heading into the gym or […]
Tour de France in South Holland
On Sunday, July 5th the second leg of the 2015 legendary cycling race Tour de France will pass through South Holland. What are the best places to view […]
Dutch Bicycles in Holland
Overview of Dutch bikes (fietsen)…brief descriptions of bicycle styles common in Holland, from city and cargo bikes to folding and electric bikes. There are iconic images one naturally […]
Taking Time to (See and) Smell the Flowers
There is no excuse for not taking time each Spring to appreciate the stunning beauty which blossoms in the fields of Holland, in an area known as the […]
10 Odd Things About Living in the Netherlands
While there are many positive things to list about life as an expat in the Netherlands (and will be the focus of an upcoming article), this piece focuses […]
Scenic Bicycle Routes in South Holland
Considering Holland’s fondness of bicycles, it’s no surprise that a great deal of effort has gone in to making roads both safe and accessible to cycling commuters, as […]
Pop Up Urinals in the Netherlands
Have you ever come across something here in Holland and thought to yourself … wow, what a novel concept?! I wonder how or where that idea came from? […]