Windmills, quaint houses, and… chocolate?! – A Zaanse Schans adventure
The weather has finally decided that it’s officially spring, making it prime-time to explore the best that the Netherlands has to offer. The first place on my list was Zaanse … Continue reading
Japan is cool and it’s everywhere
Pokémon, Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario, Alfred J. Kwak… I have a confession to make; I had never really thought that so many of my childhood favorite characters actually originate … Continue reading
Going Back to My Roots at Rijksmuseum Volkenkunde
On a very sunny winter day, I decided to take a break from revising. It had been a long time since I had my last me-time (read: doing the things … Continue reading
Hands-on classes: a museum exhibition experience
Last Thursday I witnessed a very cool thing! I went with a couple of friends to the opening night of an exhibition about Buddhism at Leiden’s Museum Volkenkunde (the museum … Continue reading
Unleashing My Science Geek at Science Center NEMO
Even though I am a Humanities student, I have always addressed myself as a science geek. It all started when I was in kindergarten. A lot of girls around my … Continue reading
Episode 5-Sudden Visits of Guests in Amsterdam-Part 4
The Van Gogh Museum usually closes at 6.00 pm except for Friday at 10.00 pm. I was due to see my cousin and her son around 5.30 pm on the … Continue reading
Episode 5-Sudden Visits of Guests in Amsterdam Part 3
When we were waiting for the train to Amsterdam central station, I received a message from my cousin. She asked where we were and how long it took from Leiden … Continue reading
Museumnacht 2015: The Hague Edition
Having missed The Hague’s museum night in 2014, I was excited to see what this year’s event had in store. After buying tickets online (€15 for the whole night), a … Continue reading
Madurodam – Holland in Miniature.
We all know that Holland is a great country and that it has plenty of sights to offer. But, what if you find yourselves in this country for a short … Continue reading
The Kröller-Müller Museum experience.
I am a big fan of the iconic Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh and I have been inspired by him. From a very early age I watched movies like ‘Lust … Continue reading
