Dutch Destinations: miracles and Mondrian in Amersfoort
Home of monastic miracles and medieval architecture, but also birthplace of Mondrian, icon of Dutch Modernism, Amersfoort, in Utrecht province,...
View ArticleGround staff strike at Schiphol forces KLM to cancel flights
KLM has cancelled 11 flights on Monday morning after airport ground staff at Schiphol staged a two-hour strike in a...
View ArticleHook of Holland ferry delayed after three illegal migrants found on board
The overnight ferry from Hook of Holland to Harwich was delayed for two hours on Sunday after three men were...
View ArticleBus, train and taxi fares rise by fastest rate in Europe
The cost of travelling by public transport rose faster in the Netherlands last year than in any other European country,...
View ArticleDutch destinations: a mid-week in Amsterdam, avoiding tourist crowds
Amsterdammers may go on a lot about over-tourism, but there is plenty to see and do in the Dutch capital...
View ArticlePassengers’ pain as train hits crane near Breda
A train with hundreds of people on board had to be evacuated after it collided with a crane on the...
View ArticleKiss farewell to Schiphol pick-up chaos, says chief executive
‘Kiss & Ride’, the drop-off and pick-up procedure at Schiphol airport is too chaotic and will change as part of...
View ArticleDutch-based holidaymakers ‘will not lose out’ from Thomas Cook collapse
More than 10,000 people in the Netherlands who booked holidays through Thomas Cook and its Dutch branch Neckermann Reizen have...
View Article‘Cut maximum speed limit to 100kph everywhere’: experts tell RTL
Climate experts believe that the government should cut the maximum speed limit to 100kph across the country. Following the publication...
View ArticleDozens of Dutch among tourists stuck in Ecuador because of protests
At least 35 Dutch tourists in the South American country of Ecuador have been stuck for days because of road...
View ArticleDutch destinations: I thought I’d hate the Efteling. I was wrong
With the autumn half term upon us, your thoughts may be turning to taking the kids to an amusement park....
View ArticleMotorway accidents and deaths at highest level in a decade 10 years
Dutch motorways are becoming more dangerous and deadlier, according to road safety organisation SWOV. The number of motorway deaths rose...
View ArticleBrom disposal: more scooter riders switching to electric
Electric scooters are becoming more popular and now account for one in seven new purchases, according to figures by motoring...
View ArticlePassengers’ compensation fund for bankrupt airlines ‘would cost 25 cents’
Consumer organisations have called for a compensation fund to be set up to protect people left stranded when airlines go...
View ArticleDutch destinations: 14 suggestions for that perfect spring break
With the weather turning warmer, what better thing to do with your weekend than go on a spring break? Since...
View ArticleBlowin’ in the wind: traditional windmills you can visit in the Netherlands
What’s the first thing that springs to mind when most people think of the Netherlands? If this were a question...
View ArticleDutch destinations: The Wadden Sea island of Terschelling
If you want to get away from it all for a few days, the Wadden Sea island of Terschelling is...
View ArticleDutch destinations: a weekend exploring the former island of Walcheren
Walcheren was once an island but a dam, several bridges and a lot of reclaimed land have put paid to...
View ArticleWeird places to spend the night in the Netherlands
Normal hotels can be soooo boring. If you’re looking for a place to stay in the Netherlands that offers something...
View ArticleDutch destinations: good food and great shopping in Haarlem
It’s the namesake of the New York City borough, the city saved by a finger in the dike and was...
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