Tag Archives: Leiden
Dicht op de Muur: The Wall Poems of Leiden Posted by Jakob Gibbons on Jan 5, 2016
Most tourists settting off to practice their Dutch in the Netherlands have their sights set on the canals and museums of Amsterdam, but there’s much more to see in this tiny country than its cosmopolitan capital. Language learners especially will want to avoid spending too much time in the Netherlands’ largest city, where you’re more likely…
Walking in Leiden Posted by heather on Feb 28, 2012
Have you ever visited the city of Leiden? Whether you have or haven’t, you might be interested to know that they have a number of city walks that you can follow. Not only do these walks provide you with interesting information about the city, they are also an enjoyable way to explore Leiden. Leiden Loop…
Body Parts in Dutch Posted by heather on Jan 23, 2012
Recently I went to the city of Leiden to visit a museum that had been on my “to visit” list for quite some time. The museum’s name is CORPUS and the tagline is “journey through the human body.” At the museum you move through a large replica body learning how everything inside works via what…
The Glass House – Leiden Posted by heather on Dec 22, 2011
Last year around this time I told you about an event that was happening in the Netherlands. The event was 3FM’s Serious Request and involves three DJ’s being locked in a glass house for six days. During this time they eat nothing but fruit and vegetable juices (often in jaw-dropping combinations), provide 24/7 music coverage…