Results for tag: Holidays
Top 40 Must-Do's in Groningen
| Date: | 18 July 2024 |
| Author: | Patricia |
Do you want to experience the best of Groningen but have you run out of ideas? Here is a comprehensive list of various activities that will give you the full Groningen experience. This dynamic city has always something to offer and there is always...
Ever Had a 'Puddingbroodje'? Here are 5 Dutch Outdoor Snacks You Must Try!
| Date: | 27 June 2024 |
| Author: | Nadejda |
The weather in the Netherlands can be quite dynamic, but when the sun is shining, we love to be outside! Whether relaxing on a terrace with refreshing drinks or enjoying a cosy picnic in the Noorderplantsoen, taking advantage of the sunny weather is...
My very first King's Day in the Netherlands
| Date: | 24 April 2024 |
| Author: | Khushboo |
King's Day is coming up, and you can feel it in the air! Living in the Netherlands for two years now, I can honestly say this country never stops surprising me. When I first arrived for my studies, King's Day was one of the first things everyone mentioned. But textbooks can't describe the real deal. Forget history book parades – King's Day in Groningen is a riot of orange unleashed! Curious to experience King's Day through the eyes of an international student? Read on for a first-hand account of Groningen’s transformation on this unique Dutch holiday.
How to keep your New Year’s resolutions + inspiration
| Date: | 27 December 2023 |
| Author: | Hylke |
Now that 2024 is coming closer, have you already thought about your New Year’s resolutions? In today’s blog, we talk about how you can keep them and, if you haven’t thought about them yet, give you some inspiration!
The ultimate Winter Break starter pack in GIFs
| Date: | 20 December 2023 |
| Author: | Hylke |
The much-needed winter break will start next week! Are you looking forward to it? Whether you’re spending it with your family back home or with your friends in Groningen, or both, here is a list of everything that cannot be missed during this winter break.
9 DIY student-proof gift ideas for the festive season
| Date: | 29 November 2023 |
| Author: | Hylke |
The festive season is almost upon us! Do you already know what you’re going to give your loved ones? If you still need some ideas, in this blog, we talk about 9 do-it-yourself gifts that will make your loved ones hug you with joy.
How to do a vega(n) barbecue on a budget
| Date: | 12 July 2023 |
| Author: | Hylke |
Now that summer is in full swing, you see people barbecuing in parks, on roof terraces - literally everywhere. Rightly so, because let’s be honest, barbecue is the ultimate summer evening meal. In this blog, I’ll show you that organising a fully vega(n) barbecue is very easy and might even be tastier.
5 hobbies to pick up during the summer
| Date: | 05 July 2023 |
| Author: | Hylke |
Don’t know what to do with all your spare time now that it’s summer? Pick up a new hobby or revive an old one! It’s the perfect time to do so. In order to help you along, Hylke has thought of 5 hobbies you can do this summer.
How to start your summer in a good way
| Date: | 01 July 2023 |
| Author: | Hylke |
For most of you, summer is finally here! The transition from studying all day to having plenty of free time can be weird. That’s why, in this blog, we talk about how you can start your summer in the best way possible.
King’s Day: everything you need to know about the history behind it
| Date: | 26 April 2023 |
| Author: | Hylke |
You probably already know a lot about all the customs and traditions surrounding the day, but do you know the history behind it? Let’s travel 138 years back in time…