When we first started looking for work in The Hague, we found it difficult to identify companies based here with an English-speaking workplace. To make it easier for ourselves and other expats, we started keeping this list. If you know of an English-speaking employer in The Hague or the surrounding area, please leave a comment …read more >>
Author Archive | Friedel
LEGO World: A Full Day of Playing and Building in Utrecht
This year we were invited to check out the opening day of LEGO World in Utrecht, the outing of the year for LEGO fanatics. Since we have many little LEGO fans in the family, we jumped at the chance to go. Our day started early. We wanted to be first in the door at 10am and …read more >>
LEGO World 2017: A Must For LEGO Fans
The autumn school holidays are coming up here in the Netherlands (herfstvakantie) and we’re getting ready for one of our must-do events of the year: LEGO World in Utrecht. For an entire week, the conference venue the Jaarbeurs (next to Utrecht Central Station) is filled with LEGO. To give you an idea of the scale, …read more >>
A Day With Seals in Pieterburen (Zeehondencentrum)
The Zeehondencentrum, or seal rehabilitation centre, in Pieterburen (near Groningen) is a lovely place to visit with young kids. The centre is fairly small, but they’ve packed a lot into the space. There are exhibits explaining about the life of seals and the dangers they face, several viewing areas and regular chances to take a …read more >>
Visiting the Dutch Island of Schiermonnikoog with Kids
This summer we spent a few days camping and cycling around the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog with our two boys (age 5 and 2). Even though it was high tourist season when we visited, the island had a laid-back feeling and we really enjoyed our time there. Its small size alone makes Schiermonnikoog perfect for …read more >>
Day Out With The Kids? The Maritime Museum in Rotterdam is Awesome!
It’s the February school break here, and like all parents we’re looking for ways to amuse the kids. Today we checked out the Maritime Museum (Maritiem Museum) in Rotterdam and it ended up being one of the best museum experiences we’ve ever had. Just arriving at the museum was exciting for our kids, as the …read more >>
LEGOWorld: A Huge Hit For Our Family
Ever wanted to swim in a pool of LEGO blocks, stand under a LEGO shower or scoop up mounds of yellow bricks with a digger? We did all of these things and more at the biggest LEGO event on the planet: LEGOWorld 2016 in Utrecht. When our son saw an advertisement for LEGOWorld and started …read more >>
Crazy About LEGO? Get Ready For LEGO World in Utrecht
Ever wanted to stand in a rain shower of LEGO, or plunge yourself into a ‘swimming pool’ of blue LEGO bricks? For all LEGO fans, the biggest event of the year (and, in fact, the biggest LEGO event in the world) is coming up: LEGO World NL in Utrecht. The 2016 edition is happening from …read more >>
Trampolines, Water Slides and Zip Lines at the Uithof
Looking for something to do with your kids in the last days of the summer holidays? We can definitely recommend the Uithof and its huge indoor play area, the Sport en Spel Paleis. This ‘sport and play paradise’ (at the end of tram line 4) charges €8 entry for kids from 8-12 years old. Kids …read more >>
Rainy Day Activities for Kids in The Hague
Where do you go with the kids when it’s pouring rain? Here are 20+ ideas for rainy day activities, in and around The Hague. If you have more tips, add them in the comments! Embrace It! Our first suggestion is to make the most of it. Dress your kids up in waterproofs and go splash …read more >>