Netherlands

Rotterdam, a city known for its modern architecture and vibrant art scene, is also home to one of the most controversial statues in the world: the Rotterdam Santa Claus. This seemingly jolly Santa, instead of holding a Christmas tree, is clutching a butt plug, causing quite a stir among locals and tourists alike.

Rotterdam Santa Claus: Butt Plug and All

Rotterdam
4 min read
20/11/202417/11/2024

Amsterdam is famous for its museums. But hidden among the big names like the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum is a smaller, quirkier gem: the Pianola Museum. This museum is a must-see if you love music or want something different to see in a city like Amsterdam!

The Pianola Museum Amsterdam: Where Music Comes Alive

Amsterdam
5 min read
22/10/202423/10/2024

The Silly Walks Tunnel can be found near the Eindhoven Central Train Station and is decorated with images of the sketch star John Cleese performing his famous silly walk. The images on the tunnel walls show Cleese in various stages of his walk, from starting and stepping to treading and galloping. If you need to become more familiar with the sketch, there are instructions on using accessories like a briefcase, umbrella, or hat to enhance your silly walk.

Channel Your Inner Monty Python at the Silly Walks Tunnel in Eindhoven

Eindhoven
4 min read
17/10/202418/10/2024

If you think the Netherlands is totally flat, think again! This country actually has a surprising peak called the Vaalserberg. The Vaalserberg is 322.4 meters above sea level in the country's southeast corner. That makes it the highest point in the Netherlands. At least if you only consider the European part of the country.

What is the highest point in the Netherlands? Your Guide to the Vaalserberg

Netherlands
5 min read
20/03/202423/04/2024

De Poezenboot, also known as "The Catboat," is a floating animal sanctuary on a canal in Amsterdam. Established by Henriette van Weelde in 1966, the Cat Boat provides shelter for stray, sick, and abandoned cats and has since grown into an official charity.

A Purrfect Adventure: Discovering the Catboat Sanctuary of Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands
4 min read
25/05/202324/05/2024

The Hague was a surprise to me. A city that I only knew due to be home to U.N.’s International Court of Justice. But Hague is way more than this. It has a gorgeous mixture of old and new architecture, a lot of cultural events and canals that will make you feel like you are walking in Amsterdam, without all the tourists.

A Traveler’s Guide To The Hague

Netherlands, The Hague
4 min read
15/04/202319/12/2023

Located in a former Royal Winter Palace, the works of M. C. Escher in The Hague is something that you cannot miss whenever you visit the seat of government of the Netherlands. You need to visit the Het Paleis for the fantastic artwork presented, but you should stay longer to enjoy the beauty of the building itself.

M. C. Escher in The Hague

Netherlands, The Hague
5 min read
23/12/201931/12/2019

The Court Pond, known in Dutch as the Hofvijver, is a gorgeous artificial lake in the center of The Hague. The surrounding area is the place where The Hague came to life for the first time, and this is the reason why we decided to spend some time taking pictures on its shores when we visited this great Dutch city back in the winter of 2019.

Hofvijver, a visit to the Court Pond in The Hague

The Hague
6 min read
05/10/201921/12/2023

It seems like the Cube House of Rotterdam is stranded above roads and stuck next to the harbor by the strong wind that blows from the sea. But this popular tourist attraction is also a bizarre architectural experiment and this is the main reason why we decided to spend some time there during a cold January afternoon.

The Rotterdam Cube House: An Architectural Wonder

Netherlands, Rotterdam
6 min read
12/08/201917/11/2024