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Keukenhof: Beautiful flower garden in Netherlands

Keukenhof: Beautiful flower garden in Netherlands

Spring is in the air again and perhaps it is the best moment to explore the Netherlands. There are plenty of things to do during spring, such as visiting a castle, walking in the flower park, and going on a Dutch beach or an amusement park. Keukenhof is a popular destination by many internationals living in the Netherlands and visiting tourists. It is considered as one of the world’s largest flower garden. Located in Lisse, The Netherlands, Keukenhof covers an…

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Madurodam The Hague: A kid’s play

Madurodam The Hague: A kid’s play

Madurodam is one of the tourist attractions to visit when in The Hague, Netherlands. This famous kids (as well as adults) attraction is named after George Maduro, a Dutch born in Curacao who studied law and fought the Nazis during the World War 2. Unfortunately, he died in the concentration camp of Dauchau in 1945 after a few months of being captured. In memory of their son, the parents of George donated a sum of money under their family name…

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Geitenboerderij Riddamerhoeve: Kids activity in Amsterdam

Geitenboerderij Riddamerhoeve: Kids activity in Amsterdam

The Geitenboerderij Riddamerhoeve (Goat farm Riddamerhoeve in English) is a nice activity to do with kids when in the nature area of Amsterdam. This goat farm is located in the Amsterdam Forest close to Amstelveen, and can be combined with other activities such as visiting the Clara Maria Cheese and Clog farm, the Museum Jan, city of Amstelveen, and the Wijngaaard de Amsteltuin (wine vineyard). It is also possible to combine your visit with other activities when in Amsterdam. See…

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Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum): A kid’s play?

Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum): A kid’s play?

The Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum) is another fun activity with children in the Netherlands. Located in Utrecht the Netherlands, the Railway museum shows the past, present, and future train developments (such as the Hyperloop trains). If you and your kids are planning to visit the Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum), you may wonder if it is worth a visit. Let me answer your question in this blog. First I begin with what you see in the Railway Museum (Spoorwegmuseum) followed by the practicalities…

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Celebrating Carnaval in the Netherlands

Celebrating Carnaval in the Netherlands

It is Carnaval season again in the Netherlands. You can find many festivities in various Dutch cities. People wear costumes, there are massive parades, and for some, they celebrate through drinking and eating. But what exactly is Carnaval and why it is being celebrated every year in the Netherlands? Let’s have a look at the brief history and how it is being celebrated. What is Carnaval in the Netherlands? Accounts have shown that Carnaval was first celebrated in Den Bosch,…

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Driving in the Netherlands: All you need to know

Driving in the Netherlands: All you need to know

Driving in the Netherlands (as well as the rest of Europe) is complicated and easy at the same time. It is complicated because the Netherlands is highly regulated when it comes to (1) speed limit in various areas such as highways, residential areas, or N-roads, (2) zero emission zones in many cities, (3) right of way, and (4) no take zones. But once you get used to these rules, driving in the Netherlands becomes easy because there is order and…

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World of Dinos Expo Netherlands: A kids’ play?

World of Dinos Expo Netherlands: A kids’ play?

World of Dinos is a yearly exposition in various places in the Netherlands. In December 2022-January 2023, the event is held in Haarlemmermeer in Amsterdam. In summer July-August 2021, the exposition is held in World Forum The Hague. The World of Dinos is an educational exposition for both children and adults. It introduces visitors to documentaries, excavations, exhibits, and kids play related to dinosaurs from various eras. More importantly, the exposition features over 50 life size moving and roaring dinosaurs….

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Sinterklaas vs. Santa Claus: A Comparison

Sinterklaas vs. Santa Claus: A Comparison

If you live in the Netherlands and discover Sinterklaas, you may wonder, is He the Dutch version of Santa Claus? Why they seem similar yet have completely different backgrounds? Since December is coming again and our two favorite holidays are in the air, let me answer these questions. In this blog, I will compare Sinterklaas vs. Santa Claus based on ten criteria. But first, a bit of history about these two famous figures. Who is Sinterklaas? Sinterklaas is a legendary…

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Sinterklaas: The Dutch version of Santa Claus

Sinterklaas: The Dutch version of Santa Claus

Today marks another special celebration for children in the Netherlands. After the celebration of Sint Maarten (check my blog yesterday about Sint Maarten), Sinterklaas arrives in many Dutch towns and cities. The symbolic arrival of Sinterklaas always happens in a port, where he gets out of his steam boat that sails from Spain to the Netherlands. Some Dutch cities are not reachable by boat, thus, Sinterklaas arrives with horse. Together with his Piets, Sinterklaas is welcomed today by millions of…

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Sint Maarten: The Dutch version of Halloween

Sint Maarten: The Dutch version of Halloween

If you live in the Netherlands, you will notice that Halloween is not a popular celebration in the country. Less children are dressed up in horror or spooky outfits and do not go for trick and treats during the night of 31st of October. Yet most Dutch go for party during Halloween. Interestingly, the Dutch celebrates Sint Maarten (St. Martin in English) every 11th of November, which is an equivalent of Halloween. Sint Maarten is celebrated in countries such as…

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