Every region and every city has its typical specialties, such as the Bossche bol from Den Bosch or suikerbrood from Friesland. Traditionally, some dishes are enjoyed mainly in specific seasons, such as asparagus from Limburg and mussels from Zeeland. But what is traditional Dutch food really like? How and where is it eaten by Dutch […]
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There’s so much to do in the Netherlands, whether you’re a new arrival, visiting from abroad or an expat making the most of the Dutch staycation! Having spent so much time staying safe at home, isn’t it wonderful to be able to venture out and explore? Fun things to do in the Netherlands The choice […]
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The Henley Passport Index has ranked the Dutch passport as joint-sixth in the world, along with France, Ireland, Portugal, and Sweden. The 2021 Henley Passport Index Every year, the Henley Passport Index examines 199 passports from around the world, looking at their visa-free access to 227 travel destinations. Each country is then awarded points depending […]
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Needless to say, raw herring is an acquired taste and this silvery, slimy snack is definitely not for everyone. Nevertheless, it holds a special place in many Dutch people’s hearts and has been a staple dish of the Netherlands since the Middle Ages. This infamous fish can be bought throughout the country and in summer […]
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Flat, peaceful and pretty as a picture, the Netherlands is the perfect place to get on your bike and start exploring – no matter your fitness level or riding experience. Famous for its cyclist-friendly infrastructure, with more than 32,000 kilometers of bicycle paths throughout the country, there’s so much to discover on a Dutch cycling […]
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There’s more to the Netherlands than tulips and windmills—though those are also very much worth a visit. When you’re visiting the Netherlands, you’ll probably first fly into Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. From there, it’s an easy train ride to pretty much anywhere in the Netherlands, depending on what you want to see. You could train directly […]
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Dutch desserts tend to contain massive amounts of thick, delicious cream as well as other highly calorific ingredients such as sugar-syrup, butter and chewy sweet pastry. These classic treats are available throughout the country and are often eaten as snacks or served as desserts after dinner. Tompouce These delicious, sandwich shaped pastries are quite similar […]
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The Naturalis Biodiversity Centre in Leiden has won the 2021 European Museum of the Year award, with the jury calling it a “very resourceful museum with beautiful exhibitions and a multitude of public services and events.” Naturalis named European Museum of the Year Hosted by the European Museum Forum (EMF), the European Museum of the […]
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Yes, spring has sprung and “Nothing is so beautiful as spring, when weeds, in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush,” wrote the British poet Gerard Manley Hopkins. Spring came with a lot of surprises in the Netherlands this year. So, Ruud Hisgen from Direct Dutch has put together 5 Dutch spring sayings that reflect […]
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While rainbow-carpeted flower fields and bright bunches of tulips may be the definitive symbol of the Netherlands, Amsterdam itself is better known for its scenic canals, charming buildings and, of course, scantily-clad ladies beckoning from windows to late-night revellers. But you don’t have to venture far from the city into rolling hillsides to be knocked […]
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