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Is Holland a good Erasmus destination? Part 2

Holland is an extremely international country. In fact, it's the country which receives the eighth highest amount of Erasmus students throughout the year. Despite that, though, it has always managed to maintain a cosy, welcoming feel in its small and pleasant...

0 0 , 4 years ago
10 foods that you've got to try while in the Netherlands

What comes to mind when you think of Dutch cuisine? Cheese, perhaps, or piping hot chips? Well, while you wouldn’t struggle to find either of these delicacies in Holland, this country actually has a much wider range of platters to offer the curious tourist. Whether...

0 0 , 4 years ago
Ten Things to do in the Netherlands (Part 2)

There are just so many things to do in the Netherlands; you can't fit them all in one week. Here's the second part of the ten activities we did during our stay there! 6. Stand over a Dike Since Amsterdam is a flood-prone country, water is the locals’ greatest foe....

0 0 , 4 years ago
Ten Things to do in the Netherlands (Part 1)

You may have seen a glimpse of Amsterdam through the eyes of Augustus and Hazel in John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars. Known for its pristine canals, A-frame brick houses, and caramel stroopwafels (waffles), this bustling city sees about two hundred tourists every...

0 0 , 4 years ago
Is Holland a good Erasmus destination? Part 1

Although many of us associate Holland with the Low Countries they aren't really the same. The Low Countries, the Netherlands, are made up of 12 provinces where we can find Northern and Southern Holland (which together create the area known as Holland), but there are...

0 0 , 4 years ago
Day trip - Properly dutching in Volendaam & Zaanse Schans

Hello, again! My first trip since I arrived in Amsterdam was organized by ISN Amsterdam (International Student Network) that booked a bus for us and planned a day trip to Volendam and Zaanse Schans. Volendaam Situated not very far from Amsterdam, our first stop was...

2 0 , 5 years ago
Introduction to OV and the Dutch train service

General information and rules To begin this topic, the first thing you should know is what OV is. OV is a payment method for public transport (train, bus, tram, metro, even some ferries) that can be used in the whole Netherlands. Now, you can buy a single paper ticket...

0 0 , 7 years ago
Netherlands, thy name is Freedom!

My Erasmus year has ended over a year ago, but I still think about it almost every day. What I think about is the country where I did my Erasmus, the Netherlands, and when I think of it, I get overwhelmed with feelings of freedom and happiness. Now the question is why?...

1 0 , 7 years ago
Van Gogh painting set

The introduction Hello everyone, I hope that you all are doing just fine! Today I want to tell you about my painting and how I had these amazing oil paintings’ setbought in the Netherlands in 2014 while being there for some time for some trainings and stuff like...

0 0 , 7 years ago
Our journey through Holland

I really want to tell you about one of my last trips and this time, I wasn't on my own, I was in really good company. I want to tell you about my trip to Holland with my friends, Alejandro and Alberto at the end of March of this year. And if only my trips to Paris and...

0 0 , 7 years ago
How do I find a room in The Netherlands?

One of the trickiest things of going to study abroad is finding a place to stay. It is not easy to find a room in another country. Especially if you’re not there. Even if you’re there, it can be daunting due to possible language barriers! I have received some...

0 0 , 7 years ago
My Favorite Dutch Cities: Leiden

Leiden is small city in region Zuid-Holland. With 122, 565 inhabitants it is the fourth biggest city in the region after Rotterdam, The Hague and Zoetermeer. Leiden holds the oldest university in The Netherlands. You can imagine the city as a petite version of...

0 0 , 7 years ago
Kingsday in the Netherlands

Koningsdag is the most famous national holiday in The Netherlands. Up until 2013 it was called Koninginnedag or Queen's day after the former queen Beatrix. Every year on 27 April the Dutch celebrate the birth of king Willem-Alexander. The Dutch (especially from the...

0 1 , 7 years ago
Dutch eating habits and foods

The Netherlands is not known for its rich kitchen. We do have some particular habits when it comes to eating. Because we lack our own culinary specialities, we have restaurants from famous kitchens all over the world. You will find great quality food from all over the...

0 0 , 7 years ago
This is what you always wanted to know about the Netherlands

Don't be fooled by the small size of the Netherlands that is shown on geographical maps. This country has been genuinely significant throughout history. The people that live here are called “The Dutch” and speak “Dutch”. In case you are wondering why they are...

0 0 , 7 years ago
Dutch tulips

Maybe you have read a historical romance by Alexandre Dumas Père and heard the popular quote: “Sometimes one has suffered enough to have the right to never say: I am too happy. ” La Tulipe Noire it is called in French. The plot is set in Haarlem, a city in the...

5 1 , 8 years ago
Holland valleys and farms

So, there are many things I can tell you about the Netherlands, even though I haven't even had a chance to visit neither half nor quarter or even one eighth of it. Well, I saw many things in those days that I spent there. One of the craziest and greatest thing in the...

3 0 , 8 years ago
What to see in Ommen, Netherlands

When getting in Ommen, you will find this town not very large, but it’s very cozy and lovely and the environment is really quiet and busy at the same time. One would question, what they might see in Ommen? Well, it’s not Amsterdam or Berlin or Tokyo or some other...

5 1 , 8 years ago
The Vecht

Vecht is a river that flows in the center of Ommen, or, should I first say Ommen and then the river? _ maybe like this: Ommen is a town, which is situated around the river Vecht. Well, probably, that is a better option. Now, many people can be confused, as there might...

4 0 , 8 years ago
Colours and Amsterdam

Everyone knows about the colours of the Netherlands. It is a country of tulips: we all have seen those vast valleys of different coloured tulips. What's more, we all have seen them in our minds and we have realised how colourful the Netherlands truly is! First of all,...

4 1 , 8 years ago