Food for Thought: A complex but rewarding endeavour

Beyond its iconic landscapes and cultural wonders, the Netherlands boasts an ever-evolving culinary scene that has captured the hearts and palates of food enthusiasts worldwide.

An incredible connection

“Like many internationals who move around, I felt somehow misplaced,” says Janine Beukes-Almeida, a volunteer at ACCESS. “Like I had forgotten where I belonged. That was until I moved to the Netherlands and began researching my family history.” Beginning the search “Growing up I heard...

Coronavirus: We are in this TOGETHER

The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown us all into flux. As we wait at home, hoping that everything will improve, our daily lives are inevitably stressed and the strain on personal and community well-being is widespread. It’s natural at times like these to feel lonely and...

Book Review: All the Time We Thought We Had By Gordon Darroch

It’s possible that author Gordon Darroch’s memoir has already been recommended to you. In my case each recommendation came with hushed tones, knowing sighs, and a warning not to read it on public transport–unless you’re cool with blubbing your eyes out in front of complete...

Naturally Netherlands

Naturally Netherlands: We live in a small, densely-populated country, criss-crossed by roads, motorways, railway tracks and canals, and interspersed with villages, towns, and industrial zones. So how has such a land managed to contribute so much to the world of nature?