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Day Trip to Deventer: a Beautiful Hanseatic Town in the Netherlands

Day Trip to Deventer: a Beautiful Hanseatic Town in the Netherlands

Posted by | Mar 24, 2021 | , ,

…in early July — 3 to 5 July in 2026 — Deventer transforms into an open air theatre with over 150 national and international top performances in the historic city centre. Dickens Festijn (Dickens festival). On a weekend in mid-December — 12 and 13 December in 2026 — the Bergkwartier is decorated to look as much as possible like 19th-century London, people dress up and roam the streets singing carols. Well, not everyone, but you get the idea. Devent…

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Amsterdam Museums: A Complete Guide to All Museums in the City

Amsterdam Museums: A Complete Guide to All Museums in the City

Posted by | Jan 14, 2026 | , , ,

…murder of Jews in the Netherlands during World War II. Located in a former theatre that played a direct role in deportations, the building itself is an important part of the story the museum tells. Exhibitions trace how discrimination and exclusion were gradually normalised, leading to the systematic deportation of Dutch Jews. The museum places strong emphasis on personal stories, using photographs, documents, and testimonies to show how national…

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OBA Oosterdok: Amsterdam’s Best Free Spot You’re Probably Not Using Enough

OBA Oosterdok: Amsterdam’s Best Free Spot You’re Probably Not Using Enough

Posted by | Mar 29, 2026 | , ,

…n of 1.5 million books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, games and Blu-ray discs. A theatre. An exhibition space. A café on the ground floor and a full restaurant with a terrace on the seventh floor. It’s a very large space, airy and with a lovely vibe to it. If you are book nerd, you will absolutely love it. Entry is free. You don’t need a membership to walk in, sit down, and spend the whole day there, lost in books. But if you want to become a member, th…

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Over 30 English Creative Courses and Workshops in Amsterdam to Unleash Your Creativity

Over 30 English Creative Courses and Workshops in Amsterdam to Unleash Your Creativity

Posted by | Sep 12, 2025 | ,

…hops and team buildings for companies. Act Attack – a new English speaking theatre group providing improv and acting classes for everyone interested. You will be part of a happy and dynamic multicultural club, developing your skills and having fun. You won’t receive a professional acting diploma at the end, but you’ll get to perform in their shows. They also give acting classes in English in Utrecht and The Hague. CERAMICS COURSES AMSTERDAM Art Ce…

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Non-Touristy Things to Do in Amsterdam: Storytelling Nights, Poetry, and Off-the-Beaten-Path Ideas

Non-Touristy Things to Do in Amsterdam: Storytelling Nights, Poetry, and Off-the-Beaten-Path Ideas

Posted by | Nov 3, 2022 | , ,

…e great gathering places for many cool people. See a movie in an old movie theatre at Pathé Tuschinski, The Movies, LAB111 or Rialto. These film houses are really atmospheric and offer a unique experience. Tuschinski is absolutely stunning up to the tiniest detail. The Movies Amsterdam is the oldest cinema in Amsterdam that is in use (please not that is being renovated at the moment and opening in 2023). LAB111 is housed in a former pathological a…

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Amsterdam Cultural Agenda: What Was On in March 2024

Amsterdam Cultural Agenda: What Was On in March 2024

Posted by | Feb 29, 2024 | ,

…s, in English and Dutch. The Circle of Truth – an immersive journey beyond theatre. Premieres on 7,8 and 9 March at DOOR OPEN SPACE on NDSM. This promises to be an interesting experience, if you like participating in the show instead of just sitting on your chair and watching. Cinemasia Film Festival, on 5-10 March at Studio K and Rialto. The festival brings bring the best of contemporary Asian cinema to the Netherlands, but also seeks to help sup…

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Dutch Provinces: A Complete Guide to Day Trips & Hidden Gems Across the Netherlands

Dutch Provinces: A Complete Guide to Day Trips & Hidden Gems Across the Netherlands

Posted by | Jul 14, 2023 | , ,

…dess venerated before and during Roman times. More recently, Zeeland was a theatre of fierce fighting during WWII under German occupation. Its modern boundaries enclose six main regions: Schouwen-Duiveland, Noord-Beveland, Zuid-Beveland, Walcheren, Tholen en Sint Philipsland, and Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. The beaches might be Zeeland’s main tourist attraction, but there’s much more to discover. Strolling through its towns and fishing villages, one can al…

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Amsterdam Dungeon and a Surprise Giveaway

Amsterdam Dungeon and a Surprise Giveaway

Posted by | Aug 18, 2013 | ,

…a serious history lesson either. It’s more fun rather than scary, and more theatre than reality. But it’s a unique and interactive experience, nevertheless, with the actors constantly involving members of the audience in their performances. Don’t go there if you are an easily impressionable person, or if you find yourself feeling a little paranoid for whatever reason… Also, I would say it’s better enjoyed if going there with a larger group — it’s…

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The Story Behind “Wij Zijn De Tijden”. An Interview on Intergenerational Art and Dialogue

The Story Behind “Wij Zijn De Tijden”. An Interview on Intergenerational Art and Dialogue

Posted by | Nov 29, 2025 | , ,

…a visual artist who transforms her multidisciplinary background in dance, theatre lighting, and cultural production into powerful, immersive paintings and spatial installations. Winfried Scholz is an Amsterdam-based sculptor who transforms his architectural background and decades of material expertise into kinetic and static works that explore movement as a conduit for human emotion. Anne Verheij is a London-based Dutch visual artist, scenographe…

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9 Light Festivals to See in the Netherlands: Winter 2026–2027

9 Light Festivals to See in the Netherlands: Winter 2026–2027

Posted by | Nov 6, 2025 | , ,

…dmire video and light art by national and international artists, (musical) theatre performances, and both professional and local acts. Access to the festival is by ticket. More info about it: Alkmaar Light Festival 4. Enschede Lights Up This festival takes place in the city centre from 10 to 13 December 2026, with the lights on between 5 and 10 p.m. and the route starting at the Tourist Info on Langestraat. You can expect a variety of light art, f…

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