Nine things to do in Leiden you can’t miss
As I have now finished my masters studies in Leiden, I wanted to make a list of recommendations to new students who are just arriving to this wonderful university city. … Continue reading
Amsterdam Seafood Festival
A new term emerged for seafood lovers: seafoodie, which I like to consider myself as. Apart from different types of fish, I love any type of seafood from mussels to … Continue reading
Three parks in Leiden that you can’t miss
Leiden is a beautiful city with plenty of historical monuments and built heritage, and as you walk through its central streets and canals you would think there are not many … Continue reading
A Natural Wonder: Hoge Veluwe National Park
The Netherlands has beautiful nature and terrains varying from dunes to forests, lakes to rivers. This leads to rich flora and fauna for the country with countless species. To see … Continue reading
Let’s Have a Boat Tour
It is no surprise anymore to see many people on boats cruising through the canals of Leiden as soon as the sun shows its face a little bit. Dutch people … Continue reading
An Evening with Mark Knopfler
At the end of last month, on 23rd of June, I had the chance to listen to one of my favourite lead-singers of all time live. As the concert meant … Continue reading
My visit to the European Space Research and Technology Centre in Noordwijk – Part 2
On our way to the building hosting Andy’s office, we passed through a long and wide hallway serving as an exhibition space for the past and ongoing projects of ESA. … Continue reading
Summer plan: Visit the Zuid-Kennemerland National Park and see European bison
Now that summer is here, and hopefully all of the final exams and assignments are done and over with, it is time to enjoy the good weather and spend time … Continue reading
De Lakenfeesten- the Ultimate Weekend Plan (27-30.6)
It’s this time of the year again- summer is here, temperatures are high, and you’re done with exams and thesis by now (hopefully). For some, this might also mean that … Continue reading
A New Place in Town- Aloha!
Who would have thought that a hipster vegetarian resto-bar will land in Leiden, of all places? But, well, it did. And you know what? It’s AMAZING! I, like other people, … Continue reading
