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As a proud resident of the Hague, I can tell that there are countless things to do in the Hague for free. I’ve mixed this list of budget
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Wine not? The best wine bars in the Hague for a glass of wine (or two)
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How to visit the International Criminal Court to see a ICC trial
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I always assumed that you had to know someone or be involved with the United Nations to visit the International Criminal Court, but visiting the ICC is surprisingly easy. This post will discuss a bit of the history behind the International Criminal Court, things to know before you visit the International Criminal Court, and a bit of my experience attending a trial.
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An expat guide to living in the Hague, the Netherlands, including the cost of living in the Hague
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Considering moving to the Hague, the Netherlands? The Hague has been my home for some months now and after having some difficult decisions on where to live in the Netherlands, my husband and I chose to move to the Hague.
Living in the Hague was right for us for a number of reasons, in particular, its low cost of living (for Holland), central location, and its international community. I got into the cost of living in the Hague, how to find housing in the Hague, the best
Why you should visit Madurodam to see Holland in miniature
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As someone who loves living in the Netherlands, I have fallen in love with Dutch architecture and sights. I was so afraid that Madurodam would be something for children, but I was really surprised by it (in a good way). I include why you should visit Madurodam, a bit about the history of the most visited war memorial in the world, highlights of visiting Madurodam, and logistics of getting to Madurodam (including cost-cutting tips).
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The Escher Museum in the Hague: Tips for visiting from a local
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As a resident of the Hague, there’s one museum that I keep returning
Prince’s Day in the Hague: Events and Tips for seeing the Dutch Royals
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As a recent immigrant to the Netherlands, I’m not yet over my obsession with the Dutch Royal Family. They’re so normal yet fascinating. One of the best days of the year as a visitor to the Netherlands or as a resident of the Hague is Prince’s Day as it’s our chance (as plebs) to see the royal family in their splendor in person. This past Prince’s Day, I saw Queen Maxima in person and it was great. These are my tips for attending Prince’s Day in the Hague with a brief explanation of what happens on Prince’s Day.
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How to get to the Hague from Amsterdam by train in 8 easy steps
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As someone who lives in the Hague who routinely visits Amsterdam and used to live in Amsterdam, I figured that it would be helpful to post a guide on how to visit the Hague from Amsterdam by train. You don’t need a tour. It’s super simple to take the train independently between these two Dutch cities! I include everything that you need to know to easily travel between Amsterdam and The Hague by train with some local tips.
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Ten things to know about grocery stores in the Netherlands by a resident
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As someone who has been living in the Netherlands for several years, I figured that it was time to discuss the Dutch supermarkets as they’ve been a source of confusion for some of my guests from abroad. Whether you’re visiting Amsterdam on a budget or you’re hoping to pick up some nice food souvenirs from the Netherlands, I recommend stopping by the grocery store in Amsterdam (or elsewhere in the Netherlands). These are my tips with some useful translations.
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A Political Geek’s Guide to International Institutions of the Hague
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As a self-professed political geek who did Model United Nations in high school, the Hague holds a lot of gems for political geeks in terms of international institutions (including the International Criminal Court) and Dutch political institutions. Similarly, for movie geeks, this will show you some of the highlights of the filming locations used for the Hitman’s Bodyguard (2017) in the Hague.
Many of the international institutions of the Hague are a bit spread throughout the city, so I’ve chosen to set this guide up as a self-guided biking tour of the Hague showing off political highlights of the Hague.
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