by There are over a thousand museums in the Netherlands across the length and breadth of the country. The themes of the museums vary as much as the size. Many famous museums are located in the country’s capital city of Amsterdam, such as the Van Gogh Museum and the Anne Frank House. However, if you […]
10 Fun Facts About Rotterdam, Netherlands for Kids
by Before we moved to Rotterdam, we didn’t know much about the Netherlands. All we knew was that it was famous for tulips and windmills. Well, there is a lot more to know about the Netherlands and Rotterdam than that! Here are just a few fun facts to help you get more acquainted with Rotterdam […]
10 Fun Facts About the Achterhoek in the Netherlands
by The Achterhoek is an area in the most easterly part of the Netherlands stretching between Arnhem and Nijmegen, in the province of Gelderland. It is also one of the most beautiful parts of the Netherlands, known for its abundant nature, rural landscape, and picturesque villages. Best of all it’s my home. And all this […]
Fun Facts About Groningen, a Province in the Northern Netherlands
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 […]
King’s Day – Dutchies Abroad
by King’s Day (Koningsdag) is a national holiday in the Netherlands. We celebrate King Willem Alexander’s birthday on April 27th. If you happen to be in the Netherlands on this date, you can experience a whole country turning orange! This is really happening. Children are in charge of the largest yard sale that is taking place […]