We love living in the Netherlands but one of the few things we dislike is the lack of space. Buying a house with a garden here is a luxury that few can afford and that’s a great disappointment if you like to grow your own veggies. There are tuinverenigingen (garden clubs) in Den Haag …read more >>
The Aalsmeer flower market near Amsterdam is the world’s largest flower auction. Around 20 million flowers are sold here every day, inside the world’s fourth largest building. Whether you like flowers, or you’re just trying to kill time during a layover at Schiphol airport, this is a fascinating place to visit. You have to get …read more >>
When the tulips start blooming, the best place to see them is at the world famous Keukenhof Gardens (open mid-March to mid-May). TIP: the Keukenhof Gardens are one of the biggest tourist attractions in the Netherlands so go early. If you can, go on a weekday because then you will avoid the weekend crowds. We’ve been there a …read more >>
