Life in The Netherlands

On Thursday, 6 October, gardeners of Keukenhof planted the first bulbs for a spectacular flower mosaic of Dutch Design. Planting the mosaic emphasizes the autumn planting at Keukenhof. The coming months will see approximately seven million bulbs planted in the park. The Keukenhof theme for 2017 is "Dutch Design". Dutch design is incorporated in the … Continue reading Dutch Design flower bulb mosaic at Keukenhof: gardeners plant 7 million bulbs

On Saturday 3 September, the 4th annual Embassy Festival showcased the diverse multicultural Embassies and communities represented here in The Hague.With a program of international music, with cuisine and culture from all around the world, this free festival drew crowds to the picturesque Lange Voorhout.Organised in close co-operation with the Municipality of The Hague’s Department of International Affairs … Continue reading 2016 Embassy Festival The Hague

So, another Dutch tradition for me to figure out - the Avond4Daagse. This is the third year for our eldest and second for our youngest to take part.  Children seem to join in from 5 years old, but I did see some younger kids too, and a few parents with prams.  To my very basic … Continue reading 2016 Avond4daagse De Bras

We love the Hoeve Biesland, which is located about a 10 minute cycle from where we live on the border of Delft and The Hague.  We and have attended several events there including the 2013 Biesland Dagen and 2012 Biesland Dagen.  We also enjoy shopping at their Weilandwinkel. Today, it was "party time" again, as it … Continue reading Spring “Cow Dance” at Hoeve Biesland in the Netherlands

Hi, I am going to the Netherlands end of next month for 35 days. I am really worried that it will be very cold and that i won't cope. Do you have any tips? Also if anyone from this community wants me to get them something or drop something off for them while i am … Continue reading Coping with the Cold: How do Australians survive a Dutch winter?