Autumn walks to remember

As the leaves change colour and the heather blooms, autumn is the perfect time to bundle up and head out into the Dutch countryside. Whether a walk through formal gardens, a cross-country hike or a seaside stroll, the Netherlands has something for all. While there...

Reflections

Reflections: After more than a decade as Chair of the Board for the ACCESS Foundation, Gary Hays looks back on his time with the organisation.

Dutch brands make it big

It’s hard to define the Dutch way of doing things. Is it pragmatism? Almost-but-not-quite-Scandinavian simplicity? Street style not bound by fuss or frills? Original Dutch brands are popping up beyond the Netherlands. Scotch & Soda, G-Star Raw, HEMA, Patta and Ace & Tate are bright...

The artbook as cookbook

While the Rijksmuseum’s galleries and cookbook’s images captivate us with the mystery and eloquence of the Dutch Masters, they also stimulate our culinary appetites. The modest simplicity of Vermeer’s Woman Reading a Letter and the domestic warmth of Jan Steen’s The Feast of Saint Nicholas...

Expat Centre Leiden gives internationals a warm welcome

Leiden has a thriving international community, and many of the region’s expats have been helped to feel at home by Leiden Expat Centre. So what is the secret of its success? Last year, Expat Centre Leiden registered its 1,000th international worker. It’s a testament to the...