Netherlands

Maastricht: Myths and Truths

There will be many seniors who will be giving you this piece of advise. “Don’t go to Maastricht University!! The ...
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The College Student’s Multi-Meal Recipes for under €20

As poor college students, we have to think of ways to scrimp on our daily meals so that we have ...
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Day Trip to Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans is a neighbourhood of Zaandam, in the north of Amsterdam. It has a collection of well-preserved historic windmills and ...
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Flowers of Keukenhof (2016)

Keukenhof! The world's most beautiful spring gardens! Yes, this was the day I had been looking forward to, as a ...
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Albert Cuyp Market – Fresh Stroopwaffles and more!

I have trouble pronouncing the word "Cuyp": cup? cupy? kip? kaip? Anyway, Albert Cuyp Market is a daily market (but closes ...
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Fulfilling your Asian needs in Chinatown

Amsterdam's Chinatown isn't really a "town". Compared to Chinatowns in other cities (such as the Hague and Utrecht), Chinatown in ...
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5 Icecream Parlours to visit in Amsterdam

ICECREAM. My favourite topic! I've been exploring cafes in Singapore for the best icecream and waffles experience, and been diligently ...
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The Museum District of Amsterdam

Museumplein is home to the three most important museums in Amsterdam: Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum of ...
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5 Cafes to visit in Jordaan, Amsterdam

Jordaan is probably the most famous neighbourhood in Amsterdam where you can enjoy a coffee. The northern part of Jordaan is ...
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Education in the Netherlands

I'm not sure if I can generalize what I know of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) to the whole of ...
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Welcome to Amsterdam! (and some bicycle tips)

Whew! I finally got the time to create a Wordpress site to document my experience here in the Netherlands, with ...
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