Holland is more than anything famous for its wooden shoes and tulips. Even though nowadays people hardly wear them anymore, the traditional footwear is still associated with Holland. I tried them on in Amsterdam, which is home to one of the most renowned

Photo posted by Flickr user thedenboers.

When in Holland, eat like the Dutch the daily eating pattern of the Dutch: round the clock breakfast, lunch and dinner and in between the Dutch cup of coffee at 10.30 a.m. followed by the ‘borrel’ at 5 p.m. sharp.  When in Holland, e

You're never far from the sea in Noord Holland. Go west to explore miles of dunes or relax on sandy beaches. Towards the east you find the IJssellake (former Zuiderzee), which is great for watersports and sailing. North Sea coastThe coast of Noord Hol

The Dutch culture is unique. This can, of course, be said of each culture. However, the Dutch culture is one of the few cultures with many contradictions. The Dutch want to be modern and progressive, but also wish to preserve their standards and values. T

The Queen's official birthday (Koninginnedag or Queensday) is a national holiday, which is celebrated by street parties and other events. The Queen and other members of the royal family visit the festivities in one or perhaps two different places each

Without contributing to culture shock, barrel organs will remind you that you’ve landed in a new countrywhile putting a smile on your face. The large, ornately carved automatic organs are typically found in the busiest shopping streets on a Satur

Photo posted by Flickr user AffiliateBob. A somber day followed the last day of the CAC. This is the WWII memorial ceremony where the queen of Holland comes and lays a wreath at the base of the monument. The whole country actually has a 2 minute moment