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  • France

Paris, Je T’aime

My Colorful Journey Through the City of Light Paris is not just a city — it’s a feeling. It’s walking through stories, standing in the past, and tasting beauty in...

  • The Netherlands

The history of clogs at the Zaanse Schans

The Netherlands (Zaanse Schans) is known for its clogs and is not only a symbol of the country, but also important in the history of craftsmanship. The Zaanse Schans plays...

  • United Kingdom

The murderer in London: Jack the Ripper

In the dark alleys and streets of London, 1 name comes up again and again: Jack the Ripper. This unknown serial killer had left a trail of gruesome murders in...

  • The Netherlands

The 5 funniest things tourists do in Giethoorn

Giethoorn attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year. With its canals, farms and bridges, it really is a paradise. Sometimes tourists create hilarious situations, often unwittingly....

  • The Netherlands

The Rotterdam bombardment

On 14 May 1940, one of the most violent events in Dutch history unfolded: the Rotterdam bombardment. This devastating aerial attack by the German Luftwaffe reduced the city to rubble,...

  • The Netherlands

The history of Heineken beer

Heineken is one of the world’s famous beer brands. How did this world-famous brand begin? Heineken’s history goes back to Amsterdam in the 19th century and in this blog I...

  • The Netherlands

Rapper Feis: a legend in Dutch hip-hop

The Rotterdam rap scene has produced many talents over the years, but no artist has left a lasting impression like ‘rapper Feis’. Born on 25 January 1986, Faisal Mssyeh grew...

  • The Netherlands

The story of Anne Frank

Anne Frank was born on 12 June 1929 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. A teenager with dreams of a bright future, Anne made history through her diary, which continues to...

  • France

Cave men in the Catacombs of Paris: myth or reality?

Beneath the streets of Paris lies a mysterious underworld that few people fully understand, namely the catacombs. The catacombs are a maze of tunnels and chambers filled with human remains....

  • The Netherlands

The kidnapping of Heineken

On 9 November 1983, one of the most shocking crimes had ever happened in the Netherlands. This was the kidnapping of Freddy Heineken, the then managing director of the Heineken...