Dutch cuisine isn’t exactly famous. Many people even make fun of it but here’s our secret confession: we like it! It’s simple yet hearty and somehow just generally comforting. Here are some of our favourite ‘Dutch delights’. #1. Herring If you’re looking for a good value meal, you can’t get a healthier or a cheaper …read more >>
Fat Kee is arguably the best and most famous Chinese restaurant in The Hague. The long queue of people outside the door speaks for itself. Every time we’ve gone without a reservation we’ve regretted it because you end up waiting 30-45 minutes for a table. TIP: Make sure you reserve in advance (especially if you’re in …read more >>
The Museum Card (museumkaart) gives you free entrance to over 400 museums across the Netherlands, and is definitely worth buying if you plan to visit several museums. Since the biggest museums generally charge a €10-12 entrance fee, you only have to visit a few to make the €45 purchase price (€25 for kids 18 and under) …read more >>
You can travel between Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam (16km or 9 miles) by train, bus or private taxi. As long as you don’t have too much luggage, the easiest way to Amsterdam and destinations across the Netherlands is by train. By Train Direct trains run 24 hours a day. There are at least 4 an …read more >>
Officially, the country is called the Netherlands. That’s the name you’ll see on things like currency and stamps but, confusingly, the country is also referred to as Holland – especially internationally. Technically, the term Holland refers to just two of the country’s 12 provinces. They were, historically, the dominant provinces. From the great ports of …read more >>
The Hague (Den Haag or ‘s-Gravenhage in Dutch) is the parliamentary capital of the Netherlands. It’s also our home town. It’s not as famous as Amsterdam but we think there’s plenty here to keep you entertained for a day or two. Below we’ve listed some of our favourite “tourist sights”. They’re also a lot of fun for locals …read more >>
