Sometimes all you need is a cosy bar and a quality glass (bottle) of wine. Below are 4 unique wine bars in the Hague where you can share excellent wine with friends and family or keep it to yourself. Writer Leanne braved the cold to review the best wine bars in the Hague in this…
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Best of 2018: A year in review
2018 has a come to a close and it’s been an insane year that has just flown by. I’ve never written a year wrap-up post, but I figured that it might be fun to recap the past year with its ridiculous moments, memorable moments, and silly moments.
Maximize your Vacation Days with Working Full Time
I’m an American working a 9-5 job. I know you don’t have enough vacation days off to travel. Instead of saying quit your job to travel, this post is about how to travel more with a job. Working 9-5 often means dreaming of vacation days, but this is how to travel more often by maximizing…
How to set up your mobile phone plan in the Netherlands for expats
One of the first things that you’ll want to do after arriving in the Netherlands is setting up your phone plan! I include a helpful explanation of how phone plans work in the Netherlands. how much you should expect to pay for a mobile phone plan in the Netherlands, the best phone carriers in the…
An expat’s guide to buying a home in the Netherlands
Thinking of buying a home in the Netherlands as an expat? Having recently purchased my dream home in the Netherlands, I have compiled some useful tips for those seeking to buy a home in the Netherlands as a foreigner, extra costs to consider, and key steps in the Dutch home purchasing process to be aware…
Can Amsterdam be saved from overtourism? Thoughts on sustainable tourism in Amsterdam
As a former resident of Amsterdam, I’m concerned about overtourism in Amsterdam, which threatens the livability of Amsterdam as house prices skyrocket and many neighborhoods have become overtaken by tourists. Although the city of Amsterdam has enacted new legislation to limit the impacts of tourism, the numbers of tourists visiting the capital of the Netherlands…
30+ Things To Know Before You Move To The Netherlands
We just moved back to the Netherlands. After living in Amsterdam, moving from the United States, we moved to Paris. It didn’t work out and we’re back living in the Netherlands hoping to stay permanently, now in Zuid Holland. Moving to the Netherlands for the second time has gotten me thinking in terms of stuff…
Tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Scheveningen and the Hague
Happy New Year! This was my first New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands in a bit and it was lovely celebrating it in my current home of The Hague. New Year’s Eve in the Hague, like most of the Netherlands, is something akin to a war zone… I include tips for spending New Year’s Eve…
An introduction to Surinamese food in the Netherlands
Due to Dutch history, there is a large segment of the population with roots in Suriname. I wanted to do something different here as a way of introducing my readers to Surinamese food, its history, the best Surinamese dishes to try, and most importantly where to find good Surinamese food in the Netherlands. However, I’m…
15+ beautiful photos of the Hague to inspire you to visit Den Haag
My home of the Hague is an absolutely stunning destination with so much to offer. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or simply love the beach, you’ll find that the Hague has so much to offer. I’ve collected my favorite photos of the Hague from my time living here to help inspire you to visit…