Archive for 'Culture'
5 Things You Didn’t Know About NYE In The Netherlands Posted by Sten on Dec 28, 2015
We all know the Netherlands, we all know New Year’s Eve. But what happens in the Netherlands on the 31st of December, and in the night that follows? Do you know? Here are the 5 things you should know about NYE in the Netherlands! 1. Vuurwerk. Everywhere! The most popular and striking feature of NYE in…
Shopping in Amsterdam (pt. 2) Posted by Sten on Dec 25, 2015
Earlier this week, I introduced you to the Kalverstraat and the Leidsestraat. Today, we continue with the 9 Straatjes and the P.C. Hooftstraat! Enjoy! The 9 Straatjes De 9 Straatjes. Since the 90s, an essential part of the Amsterdam shopping experience. The “9 little streets”, as 9 straatjes translates, house smaller, special shops, which complement the more mainstream, bigger…
4 Amsterdam Shopping Areas You Have To Visit (pt. 1) Posted by Sten on Dec 23, 2015
For Part 2, click here. It is Kersttijd (Christmas time), and that means het is tijd om te winkelen! (it is shopping time!). If you happen to visit the Amsterdam so shortly before the kerstdagen (Christmas Days), you want to know where to go for the best shops! You are in the right place, as Amsterdam has some great shopping…
The TOP 10 Posts of 2015 Posted by Sten on Dec 11, 2015
The year is coming to an end, which means it is time for a little recap. What are the favorite posts of our readers this year? Here is the TOP 10! 10. 17 Ways To Say Hello In Dutch In this post back from 2013, but with still very accurate information! How do you say Hello…
How to Ride a Bike in the Netherlands Posted by Karoly Molina on Dec 3, 2015
The Netherlands and the Dutch are usually tied to three very iconic images: tulips, windmills and bikes. These three icons are tightly woven to the image of the Netherlands and it isn’t a mere stereotype. Bikes are one of these three icons that stand out because it is something essential to Dutch life. A visitor…
The Best Commercial EVER Posted by Sten on Nov 27, 2015
Wat is de beste reclame ooit? (What is the best commercial ever?) This question was posed at the 50th anniversary of the Ster Gouden Loeki this year. Normally, the best commercial of the year is chosen. Since last Wednesday, it was the 50th anniversary of Ster, the best commercial of all time was to be elected. The election process An…
“Een nieuw jasje” for speed skating! Posted by Sten on Nov 16, 2015
Thialf blijft Thialf. Voor de rest wordt alles nieuw. With this slogan, the re-make of the most famous schaatsbaan (speed skating rink) of the Netherlands has begun. Before we go more into this slogan more deeply, you probably want to know what Thialf is! The old Thialf Thialf is an speed skating rink in Heerenveen in Friesland. It was opened by…