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Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890) is one of the most famous Dutch painters, and his works are studied and admired around the world. He’s normally associated with the south of the Netherlands, but an important period of his life was spent right here in the North, in Drenthe!
Continue reading “Experience the life of Van Gogh in Drenthe”
The Dutch government has announced new, tighter measures to combat the increasingly quick spread of the Coronavirus in the Netherlands in recent weeks.
Continue reading “Updated Corona Regulations from 19 August 2020”
With the summer holidays fast approaching, why not get out into the most beautiful region in the Netherlands (we think!) and check out some of the wonderful places for day trips in the North?
Continue reading “Get out and explore the North!”
It’s going to be hot, hot, hot this weekend in the Northern Netherlands, and whilst we advise that you check local news before heading to the beach or your local beauty spot (and remember to keep 1.5-metres apart when you get there), you can get that summer feeling anywhere in the North with a good scoop or two of ice-cream!
Not all Ijssalons are created equal, though, so read on for our favourite wacky, wonderful, and artisanal places to get ice cream in the North!
Continue reading “I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!”
From 1 July: staying 1.5 metres apart remains the norm
We can now take another step forward in our approach to tackling coronavirus. A new phase is beginning and we are moving from an intelligent lockdown to less restrictive rules. General rules still apply, because coronavirus has not gone away.
Continue reading “Updated Relaxed Corona Regulations from 1 July 2020”
Ouwehands Dierenpark in Rhenen is the only zoo in the Netherlands that has giant pandas. The two pandas, Wu Wen and Xing Ya, have been on loan from China since 2017. Back in January, the two pandas mated for the first time and it has been an anxious wait to find out if a baby panda was on its way.
All that waiting ended in celebration when, on May 1st 2020, Wu Wen gave birth to a baby panda cub.
Continue reading “Panda cub born in Ouwehands Zoo in Rhenen”
Many of us probably will stay in The Netherlands for 2020s’ summer holiday. We suggest to use this opportunity and explore one of the most beautiful country in the world – The Netherlands.
Continue reading “Things to Do During Your Holidays in The Netherlands”
