Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
The ordeal I wouldn't have wanted to miss
Two friends embarked on a 253-kilometer cycling journey to Gulpen, only to find their destination hotel had gone bankrupt. On the return trip, one of the cyclists decided to take a train from Dordrech...
Tip: Sip, stomp, and swing in North during the Amsterdam Wine Festival
The Amsterdam Wine Festival is being held in Amsterdam Noord, featuring hundreds of wines from the Southern Hemisphere. The event allows visitors to celebrate the harvest season and enjoy a festive at...
Theater maker Jantien Fick: ‘In the city, people increasingly struggle with the behavior of others’
Parents surprised by voting passes for 16- and 17-year-olds, but it's not a mistake
Parents in Amsterdam were surprised to receive voting passes for their 16 and 17-year-old children, but city officials clarified that this is not a mistake. Following a 2021 council decision, minors a...
Amsterdam to get dedicated bicycle bridge to Zeeburgereiland
Amsterdam is planning to construct a dedicated bicycle bridge next to the existing Amsterdamsebrug to facilitate travel to Zeeburgereiland. The new bridge is intended to alleviate congestion, as curre...
Dancer from Vennep pursues dream on TV show Project Dans: Sophie, you can do this!
Sophie van der Heide, a 26-year-old dance teacher from Nieuw-Vennep, has been selected as one of twelve contestants for the new season of the television show Project Dans on NPO 1. After a rigorous pr...
No longer able to smell. How bad is it? Jan van der Meer from Haarlem loses his joy of life
Jan van der Meer, a 67-year-old resident of Haarlem, discovered he has a smell and taste disorder after noticing a change in the scent of his coffee. The condition has significantly impacted his quali...
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Fermenting and pickling are popular again. Ode to the hungry gap
Nathalia Tensen is reviving ancient food preservation techniques like fermentation and pickling in Enkhuizen. These methods, which were historically necessary during the "hungry gap" between harvest s...
Velsen-Noorderlicht: light walk through Velsen-Noord on Friday, March 6
A two-kilometer light walk called Velsen-Noorderlicht will take place in Velsen-Noord on Friday, March 6. The community event proceeds from Huis van de Wijk De Stek to the St. Jozefkerk to promote tog...
Bike tour with cultural historian Karen past the heritage gems in Haarlem's suburbs: ‘They have stories just as interesting as the city center’
Cultural historian Karen Schenk is organizing bicycle tours this spring to explore historical heritage sites in the suburbs of Haarlem. These tours aim to demonstrate that areas outside the city cente...
Learn to identify trees during free bud walk in the Haarlemmerhout, the oldest city forest in the Netherlands
IVN Zuid-Kennemerland is organizing a free tree identification walk on March 8th in the Haarlemmerhout, the oldest urban forest in the Netherlands. Participants will learn to recognize trees without t...
Instagram to warn parents if child shows interest in suicide
Instagram's parent company, Meta, announced that it will notify parents if their children under the age of sixteen frequently search for content related to suicide or self-harm. This new measure is in...
When does sneezing indicate an allergy? ‘Whether 1 or 2 nostrils are blocked determines what you are suffering from’
An allergist explains how to distinguish between symptoms of a common cold and allergies such as hay fever. The expert notes that specific signs, like whether one or both nostrils are congested, can h...
A coffee with Wessel Meijer (Party for Affordable Living): Self-reliance is the greatest gift
Wessel Meijer, leader of the Party for Affordable Living, outlined his party's platform for the Amsterdam municipal elections, which includes abolishing district committees and promoting self-sufficie...
New Heemskerk skate park opens March 13: 'Proud of this place'
A new skate park located on Cornelis Geelvinckstraat in Heemskerk is nearing completion and will officially open on Friday, March 13. The opening will be marked with a festive celebration to commemora...
Tackling social housing tenants who own property 'complex', priority on those with two homes
Housing associations are prioritizing enforcement against social housing tenants who own multiple properties, particularly those using them for profit. Amsterdam Alderman Zita Pels noted that while ow...
Trial of Norwegian Crown Princess's son at midpoint: what has happened so far
The trial of Marius Borg Høiby, son of the Norwegian Crown Princess, has reached its midpoint with several women testifying about sexual violence and abuse. While Borg Høiby has admitted to some of ...
Pia Douwes opens the door to her true self after forty years
Musical star Pia Douwes is celebrating 40 years in theater and her 60th birthday with a new personality show. The performance explores her life's milestones and the theme of personal reinvention when ...
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Interior Afternoon Haarlem on March 6: Discover Interior Styles from 1875-1945
On Friday, March 6, four experts will host an interior design afternoon at the Rosenstock-Huessy House in Haarlem. The event will explore the historical interior styles of local residential homes dati...
Spring weather fills terraces at Johanna’s Hof
Sunny spring weather during the school holidays drew large crowds to the terraces of Johanna’s Hof in Bakkum. Visitors enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and popular menu items like pancakes.
Fedde and Vigo collect paper for their scout group. 'We are also selling jackets for our new clubhouse'
Brothers Vigo and Fedde collect old paper in Santpoort using a go-kart to raise money for their scouting group, St. Radboud. In addition to the paper collection, they are also selling vests to fund th...
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My ex gave me Lego for my ‘ADHD brain.’ I only had those bricks on my mind, nothing else
An individual reflects on receiving a Lego set from a former partner as a gift meant to manage their ADHD. The partner suggested that the activity would be beneficial for the author's busy mind.
TV goes black during skating final: wouldn't you lose it?
A television failure during the finale of a speed skating competition can cause significant frustration for viewers missing the finish. The article describes the emotional reaction when technical issu...
Urban farming and sustainable eating increasingly popular (and how you can join in)
Urban farming and sustainable food initiatives are gaining popularity in Amsterdam as ways to contribute to a more sustainable city. The article highlights various local projects and provides tips for...
From shelf stacker to fresh produce manager: Peter from Haarlem marks 50 years at Albert Heijn. 'Back then there was only white and brown bread'
Peter van Agteren from Haarlem is celebrating 50 years of employment at the Albert Heijn supermarket chain, where he began as a shelf stocker in 1975. Now serving as a fresh manager, he reflects on ho...
Returning empty plastic bottles and cans to neighbors for an instant deposit: It’s super accessible
A new initiative allows individuals to return empty plastic bottles and cans to local private collection points to receive their deposit refunds immediately. This system aims to provide a more conveni...