by I recently moved to Groningen and loved learning more about my new home. It helped me appreciate where we live and affirmed my family’s choice to move to a lesser-known part of this Viking country. Even average Dutch citizens will admit to never having visited this province in northern Netherlands. A Hidden Gem in […]
5 Reasons To Travel to the Netherlands With Kids
by There’s much more to the Netherlands than the stereotypical images that spring to mind. The Netherlands may be a small country but it is surprisingly versatile, diverse and incredibly child-friendly. Here are five reasons why you should travel to the Netherlands with kids. 1. Animal Parks, Museums and Castles Galore The Netherlands has its […]
Stampot, a One-Pot Dutch Winter Dish – with 3 Recipes
by I love the winter season! It’s cold outside and, surprisingly, it is the season that my kids have no trouble finishing their plates. The reason? Because it is also the season that we eat lots of different types of stampot complemented with apple sauce or apple/cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce is the American integration at […]
The Anne Frank House – A Museum With a Story
by The Anne Frank House is a museum with a story. It’s a story about the discrimination and persecution of Jews during the Second World War. It’s a story about a young girl who lived in hiding with her family and others for more than two years, fearing for their lives. And it’s a story […]
Celebrating King’s Day in the Netherlands
by Each year in April the Dutch throw a national street party to celebrate King’s Day. Everyone dresses in orange and celebrates in honor of the king’s birthday. There’s a real sense of community throughout the celebrations, but the keyword is actually “fun. When is King’s Day? In the Netherlands, we celebrate King’s Day (or […]
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