There is something evanescent, temporary and fragile about food. You make it, it goes, and what remains are memories. But these memories of food are very powerful. In the words of George Bernard Shaw, ‘There is no love more sincere than the love of food.’ It’s always a joy to discover food that takes you …read more >>
For our family, there’s no better way to start Sunday morning than with a trip to the French bakery, Philippe Galerne. Craving French baguettes? Buttery croissants? A pain au chocolat? This is your address, and it’s one of the most popular places to be on a Sunday. The bakery opens at 8am on a Sunday, …read more >>
Wondering where to hold your child’s birthday party? Here are dozens of ideas for memorable celebrations. This list originally included 29 venues (thus the title). We’ve since added more suggestions, so the list has grown. Most are located in The Hague but we’ve also included a few ideas from the surrounding area. We have personal …read more >>
This is the third part of our Bakfiets Buying Guide. Part 1 gave general tips for buying a new front-loading cargo bike, Part 2 highlighted popular models and this article – Part 3 – offers up some alternatives to traditional bakfietsen. #1. Onderwater Family Tandem Next to traditional bakfietsen, the Onderwater Family tandem bicycle is one …read more >>
Every year in May, the Spoorwegmuseum (railroad museum) in Utrecht holds a Thomas Weekend. We attended this year for the first time and have a few tips to share if you’re also planning a trip to see Thomas. 1. Get A Museumkaart Unless this is the only museum you want to visit all year, buy …read more >>
In Part 1 of our Bakfiets Buying Guide, we gave general tips for buying a new front-loading cargo bike. Part 2 of this series highlights some popular models along with their plus and minus points. After this article read Part 3, featuring alternative setups for family bike transport. #1. Bakfiets CargoBike Long The CargoBike Long …read more >>
Every spring, beach cafés open along the length of the North Sea Coast and on a sunny day there’s no nicer place to have a coffee or lunch. As parents, we’re particularly fond of Habana Beach in Kijkduin. Their large terrace includes quite a few tables and chairs located literally on the beach, plus some …read more >>
This year I made a decision about gift giving. From now on, I’m giving experiences rather than stuff to the people I love. So when one of my best friends — the amazingly talented Zoe — had a birthday, nothing seemed more appropriate than inviting her out for one of my favourite treats: high tea. …read more >>
Finding activities for kids to do in the winter can sometimes be challenging so our family was excited to discover Swing Gyms in the Grote Pyr building (on the Waldeck Pyrmontkade) in The Hague. Not only did we find swings inside but also balls to throw around, tunnels to crawl through and big mats to …read more >>
If you live in the Netherlands long enough, and if you have kids, chances are that at some point you’ll consider buying a bakfiets or Dutch-style cargo bike. They’re incredibly handy for carting kids and shopping around the city and, for car-free families, they’re an almost essential accessory. Since expats often ask about which bakfiets …read more >>
