Cheap getaways: pt. 1 – Ghent
Here in Leiden we really are at the “doorstep of Europe”! Even after several months, I am still amazed by how incredibly close everything is. This comes in handy when … Continue reading
A One-Day Trip to the Carnival in Maastricht
The carnival is an amazing tradition, and an interesting one, since not all cities in the Netherlands celebrate it. It’s fun and energizing, and definitely something worth experiencing, especially for … Continue reading
An International in Leiden
Being an international in the Netherlands is a bit scary at first. I mean, if the language is not enough to scare you off, all the odd traditions will soon … Continue reading
Cultural Spring
Spring is around the corner and so are a variety of cultural events in Leiden. No matter if you like music, food, poetry or late night exhibitions – read below … Continue reading
Getting out of Leiden
Despite how beautiful and charming Leiden is, there is one thing all students in Leiden seem to love doing: leaving it! Leiden is perfectly located in the center of the … Continue reading
Leiden, For the Record
There are many adjectives one could use to describe Leiden: welcoming, charming, warm, artistic, vintage. The latter two unveil one of the reasons I love this city: whereas Amsterdam offers … Continue reading
Festivals in the Netherlands: March – April – May edition
In student cities full of life like Leiden and The Hague there is always something coming up. However, sometimes the nicest events are not that easy to find and it … Continue reading
Passing the time in Leiden
Being a student is, luckily, not all about studying. Other than the time you spend at Uni and the time you spend at home, there is sometimes a wonderful gap … Continue reading
Sustainability news: from cups to toilet paper!
Let’s talk about some practical issue that may interest you very much. If you are spending time in any of the University buildings these days you may have noticed that … Continue reading
A bit of summer in winter
Just when I thought this winter was never going to end, it couldn’t get any colder and I had lost my third pair of gloves (I’m not even kidding…unfortunately), February … Continue reading
