Royal family
What you should know about the Dutch royal family
The Dutch royal family, or Het Koninklijk Huis van Oranje Nassau, is one of the oldest still-active monarchies in Europe. It was created in 1815
Joël E. Crosby
Royal family
Who is Willem-Alexander van Oranje-Nassau?
The son of Queen Juliana, Willem-Alexander van Oranje-Nassau is the current King of the Netherlands. He was born on April 27th, 1967. His mother was
Breda
What you didn’t know about Breda
Breda is a city in the Netherlands. The official language is Dutch, and the currency is Euro. It was founded at the beginning of the
History
Who was Anne Frank?
Anne was a Jewish Dutch girl who lived in a part of Amsterdam called the Secret Annex during World War II. Anne got her diary
Almere
Things to do in Almere
If you’re visiting Almere, you’re in luck! There’s plenty there to see and do. From amazing museums to fantastic restaurants, this city has it all.
Zwolle
Things to do in Zwolle
Zwolle isn’t typically a city most tourists visit when they’re in the Netherlands, but since it’s the city where I grew up, I can’t leave
Delft
Things to do in Delft
There are some things to do in Delft which you may not know of. If you are planning on staying for a day or two,
History
The late 8th century burning of the church in Deventer
In the late eighth century, Widukind burned the church in Deventer, the grandest structure in all of Europe. This landmark event altered Europe’s history and
Culture
How are Dutch wooden shoes made?
For centuries, Dutch wooden shoes have been a tradition for Dutch people. The process starts with the farmer obtaining the raw materials from the woods
Rotterdam
Things to do in Rotterdam
We live in the world’s most vibrant melting pot, with over half the population being foreign-born. One of these cities is Rotterdam. The diverse neighborhoods
Utrecht
Things To Do In Utrecht
If you’re a first-time visitor to Utrecht, it’s important to note that the city is not as well known for its tourism as Amsterdam or
History
Who was Michiel De Ruyter?
Michiel de Ruyter was the most famous admiral in the Republic of the United Netherlands’ history. He fought in nearly all of their naval battles,