Queen’s Day 2012
After months of eager anticipation, avid rumours and legendary tales of bygone eras – the time was finally upon us. A time to celebrate; a time to rejoice; a time … Continue reading
Zaanse Schans – the home of the Dutch stereotype
To the ill-informed visitor, this comparatively miniscule country known as ‘the Netherlands’ may pose quite the mystery. You could even be forgiven for believing that, when stepping off the plane, … Continue reading
Urban Knitting: Artistic Anarchy in Leiden
An important facet of life in the Netherlands, to which you will gradually become accustomed, is expecting the unexpected and embracing all that is weird and wonderful. Trust me, you … Continue reading
Het Zweetkamertje
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that university and tradition go hand in hand. As the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands, Leiden University – founded in 1575 – … Continue reading
The Bicycle Bible
If you’re currently impartial to the notion of cycling, then have no fear – you will learn to love it. You will learn to cherish it. You will learn that … Continue reading
An International Transition
One of the first poignant lessons of my university career was never to judge a book by its cover. For the first time I’d encountered people from beyond the extremities … Continue reading
