Amsterdam features several hidden green spaces and historic courtyards that provide a peaceful escape from the city's busy streets and crowded squares. These five gardens offer a tranquil environment for residents and visitors to unwind without leaving the urban center.
Zonnebloem Uitgeest hosted a lunch event for 36 participants at the local Roman Catholic church's rectory. The gathering provided a social afternoon for attendees, including Jane van Tongeren and Marian Cappendijk, to enjoy a meal and conversation together.
Residents of Bantamstraat in Haarlem are preparing to watch the Dutch national team's World Cup match against Sweden in a communal tent. Local figure Berry expresses confidence in a Dutch victory, predicting a 3-1 scoreline for the upcoming game.
Starting July 1, the anonymous OV-chipkaart will no longer be available for purchase as the technology has become outdated. Passengers can instead use debit cards or the new OV-pas to check in and out of buses, trams, metros, and trains.
Residents in Amsterdam are embracing 'orange fever' by decorating their front gardens and local pubs with flags and streamers for the World Cup. The festive spirit is most visible in the city's working-class neighborhoods as the tournament approaches.
In their podcast ADHAZES, Dutch singer André Hazes and his sister Roxeanne spoke openly about their use of cosmetic treatments like botox. André explained that he visits a cosmetic doctor to counteract the aging process and to look less tired.