South Holland
Summer Carnival in Rotterdam
Did you know that a huge tropical party takes place this weekend in Rotterdam? Nearly 1 million visitors will go see the extravagant Summer...
Haagse Hopjes: coffee flavoured candy
Did you know that Haagse Hopjes candies are named after baron Hendrik Hop whose doctor advised him to stop drinking coffee in the 18th...
Serious Request 2011 in Leiden
Henk writes: "For the eight time the 3FM Serious Request 'Glazen Huis' takes place. Three DJ's are locked up by Gary Lightbody (Snowpatrol) in...
Street art ‘Life is not what it’s about… but what you do with it’
'Life is not what it's about... but what you do with it'
location: Binckhorstlaan (the Hague)
Tong Tong Fair: the world’s largest Eurasian fair
Did you know that the Tong Tong Fair is the largest Eurasian fair in the world? The event is held at Malieveld near The...
Cube houses in Rotterdam tilted at 54.7 degrees
Did you know that the famous cube houses in Rotterdam are tilted at an abnormal angle of 54.7 degrees?
The total area of each house...
Horticulture in The Netherlands
Did you know that 24% of the world trade in horticultural products is in Dutch hands? About half of all Dutch horticulture is located...
Plans to erect a ferris wheel next to Rotterdam’s Erasmus Bridge
Did you know there are plans to erect a 60-meter ferris wheel next to Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge? Not only will the 40 enclosed gondolas...