The carillon in Dutch culture

Often housed in bell towers, the carillon is a musical instrument consisting of (at least) 23 bells which ‘ring out’ when played on a keyboard. The keyboard is similar to a piano or organ and each ‘key’ (or baton) is linked to a bell with...

Banking in the Netherlands

There are as many options for banking in the Netherlands as there are financial institutions. By taking your time and carefully studying the variety of services on offer, you’ll be assured of finding the right bank for all your family’s needs.

The Depot - bowled over by art

On 6 November 2021 Rotterdam witnessed the dramatic unveiling ceremony of the Depot of Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, the world’s first publicly accessible art depot. Read more about it in this article.

Cocktails during the winter sun

Cocktails during the winter sun, inspired drinks from vibrant Netherlands Antilles– Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and the islands of Bonaire! Check out the recipe in this article.

Factors of Success – A Review of ACCESS 38 Years On

ACCESS turns 38 in 2024; August 11 to be specific. It is exciting to reflect on the fact that a volunteer-based, and run, organisation has managed to reach this age of maturity. Is it the formula, the people or the times, one wonders? Or is...