Lifestyle News in English
Latest lifestyle headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Tamara Muller saves Amsterdam hedgehogs: ‘A few minutes after I’ve refilled the bowls, I often already hear them crunching’
Spot the difference: Diemerbrug in 1936 and 2026
Refined all-you-can-eat concept without buffet at restaurant chain Heinde, now also in Amsterdam (Sloterdijk)
Forget Tex-Mex: 6 restaurants in Amsterdam for the authentic flavors of Mexico
Frustrated Dutch fans after unnecessary draw: "Didn't understand the substitutions"
The Dutch national football team started their World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against Japan in Dallas. Fans watching the match at a bar in Amsterdam expressed mixed reactions, with some criticizin...
Caffeine shortage
A man describes spending a five-day spring break with his wife at a hotel on the island of Ibiza. His main priority each morning, whether at home or on vacation, is to find coffee.
Football barber Mitchel Ammen looks forward to World Cup haircuts and critiques styles: 'If you play poorly, they talk about your hair first'
Mitchel 'Moody' Ammen, a 27-year-old barber from Hoorn, reviews the hairstyles of football stars participating in the World Cup. He evaluates the looks of players like Memphis and Crysencio Summervill...
Peeking at the neighbors in Belgium: a flash in the pan and plenty of hunger. Something beautiful could happen.
The article encourages people in the Netherlands to engage with Belgian media, such as podcasts and VRT, to better understand their neighbors. It notes that the Dutch are currently too focused on thei...
Stolen love lock artwork returned to creator after a year: ‘I am the happiest person in the world’
Zandvoort falls in play-offs against Daisy without Rosmalen sensation Thijs Boogaard
The Zandvoort mixed tennis team was eliminated in the semi-finals of the Dutch national championship playoffs following a 4-2 loss to Daisy from Apeldoorn. The team competed without Thijs Boogaard, wh...
Houses in the IJmond, with materials from the IJmond, for IJmonders. Leave that to Annabel and Lucas.
Annabel Thomas and Lucas de Man have presented the initial results of the Possible Landscapes project, which aims to build 20 homes in the IJmond region. The initiative focuses on using locally source...
'The bike ride across the beach seemed endless': Adventurers endure 40 hours of hardship without phones or sleep during Dutch adventure race championships
The 2026 Dutch Adventure Racing Championship commenced at FC Oegstgeest, where participants began a grueling 40-hour endurance challenge without sleep or mobile phones. The competition involves variou...
Last season for the Ome Piet ferry across the Ringvaart: ‘You have to quit while you’re at your peak’
The 'Ome Piet' ferry service on the Ringvaart, which connects Badhoevedorp to the Amsterdamse Bos, will cease operations after sixteen seasons. Owner Erik Hoogenboom announced that this year will be t...
Hundreds of fans at fan party at Dallas Stadium
Hundreds of Dutch national team supporters have gathered in Arlington, Texas, for a fan event ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup opening match against Japan. The celebration features musical performa...
Not much sun and plenty of wind at Zandvoort beach volleyball, but that doesn't dampen the fun
The Robijn Quickwash Eredivisie Beach tournament was held last weekend on Zandvoort beach with 17 women's and 25 men's pairs competing. Despite challenging weather conditions including heavy wind and ...
Anne van der Meeren from Vogelenzang second at Zandvoort: 'I'm a road racer, but this is much more fun'
Anne van der Meeren from Vogelenzang finished second in the NL Gravel Series cycling event held at Circuit Zandvoort on Sunday. The races, which lasted three and six hours, were won by Anniek Mos and ...
Everything music association Soli has to offer at one surprising ‘Soli’s Binge Music Festival’
The Soli music association hosted its 'Soli's Binge Muziekfestival' on Saturday, presenting a series of short performances to the audience. The event highlighted the wide variety of musical styles and...
Top Amsterdam basketballer Quinten Post trains youth from across the country: "This makes me very happy"
Amsterdam-born NBA player Quinten Post hosted a two-day basketball training camp for eighty young athletes at Sportcentrum VU to give back to the Dutch basketball community. The Golden State Warriors ...
Sparks go on hitting spree in big win over RCH-Pinguins
Sparks secured a dominant 20-8 victory over RCH-Pinguins in a Dutch first-division baseball match on Friday night. The game lasted nearly three and a half hours before concluding in the eighth inning ...
Look back: Highlights of the Special Olympics
Over 2,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities participated in the Special Olympics held in the Noord-Holland region this past weekend. Local broadcaster NH provided extensive coverage of the even...
Why you should clean between your teeth and the best way to do it
Dentist Edwin Winkel highlights the importance of cleaning the spaces between teeth to maintain overall oral health alongside regular brushing. He provides guidance on choosing the right tools, such a...
Princess High Lemonade draws a full house at Stayokay Assumburg: 'I want to be a mom, teacher, and princess when I grow up'
A princess-themed High Lemonade event was held at Stayokay Assumburg on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for 22q11 Duplication syndrome. The event featured activities for children in a castle setti...
With herring and pickles to the 1994 World Cup in America. 'We were a curiosity there'
Jaap and Nancy Hoogland traveled to Orlando for the 1994 World Cup, bringing two herring carts and 7,000 fish to serve Dutch fans. They became a popular attraction among American food vendors, with ma...
What you need to know about the new 49-euro summer ticket: rules, off-peak hours, and how to buy it
Starting this Monday, a new summer train subscription allows travelers to travel throughout the Netherlands for 49 euros per month during off-peak hours. The initiative aims to provide more affordable...
Famke (27) from Hoofddorp was an Albert Heijn cashier and is now a Formula 1 engineer: ‘I feel like I contribute a lot’
Famke Wilmink, a 27-year-old former cashier and speed skater from Hoofddorp, has transitioned into a career as an engineer for the Formula 1 team Racing Bulls. Through her work in the high-stakes worl...
Critical biography of Wim Hof named best journalistic book
Journalists Robert van de Griend and Anneke Stoffelen have won the 2025 Brusseprijs for their book De ijsprofeet, a critical biography of wellness guru Wim Hof. The award recognizes the work as the be...
No trains between Haarlem and Amsterdam Sloterdijk due to defective railway bridge
Train services between Haarlem and Amsterdam Sloterdijk are suspended on Sunday afternoon due to a defective railway bridge. The disruption is expected to last until 2:45 PM.
Permanent repairs to Amsterdam-Osdorp apartment building could take weeks or months
Housing corporation Stadgenoot announced that permanent repairs to a flat in Amsterdam-Osdorp following a recent explosion could take weeks or months to complete. Although residents have been allowed ...
Boyhood dream becomes reality: Twelve friends open their own bar in Amsterdam
A group of twelve friends from Limburg living in Amsterdam are realizing their dream by opening Bar Kaat on Ten Katestraat. After personally renovating the space, the group plans to officially open th...
Amsterdam's Bento Spinoza was the first true freethinker: "Just a cool guy"
The Amsterdamse Bostheater is hosting a musical about Baruch Spinoza, the influential 17th-century philosopher born in Amsterdam known for his radical Enlightenment ideas. The play explores Spinoza's ...