Losing something on the train is one of those annoying things that happens to everyone at some point: you are in a hurry and forget to check… Read more ““Don’t forget your belongings and remember to check out” – a train adventure (Audio story)”
Author: Else van der Steeg
Wrecks on the Beach – Theun Talsma combs the seashore for animals and artifacts
On a sunny Saturday morning a ferry takes me to Schiermonnikoog. Upon arrival I rent a bike and make my way onto the island. While cycling along… Read more “Wrecks on the Beach – Theun Talsma combs the seashore for animals and artifacts”
“Positive vibes only”: youth symphony orchestra makes stay-at-home video for Valentine’s day
Albert Dam, conductor of Youth Symphony Orchestra De Vuurvogel has been creating stay-at-home musical videos for almost a year. On Monday, a new video is released, which… Read more ““Positive vibes only”: youth symphony orchestra makes stay-at-home video for Valentine’s day”
Small bookstores in Groningen flooded with orders: ‘people are rediscovering advantage of buying locally’
“Can you call me back in an hour?” Allard Steenbergen, co-owner of book store Godert Walter in Groningen, asks. “The bike courier is coming soon to pick… Read more “Small bookstores in Groningen flooded with orders: ‘people are rediscovering advantage of buying locally’”
Skating on thin ice: perfectly safe at ice rink in Winterswijk
When Friesland enjoyed the first natural ice of the winter season, members of Dutch ice skating club the Winterswijkse IJs Vereniging (WIJV) skated on their rink for… Read more “Skating on thin ice: perfectly safe at ice rink in Winterswijk”
Festivalgoers and organisers are ready for summer
After an empty summer of 2020, festivals are starting back up for the summer of 2021. Although vaccinating has begun in The Netherlands, the coronavirus will not… Read more “Festivalgoers and organisers are ready for summer”
Voters urge Dutch coalition parties to take in more refugees
Coalition parties in the Netherlands are coming under pressure from their own supporters to revamp Dutch refugee policy. The fire on the ninth of September at Moria… Read more “Voters urge Dutch coalition parties to take in more refugees”
Back to black: the vinyl record is returning and replacing the cd
The vinyl record is making a comeback. The nostalgic music medium is growing in popularity amongst young adults. Nowadays, music is just one click away. Streaming services… Read more “Back to black: the vinyl record is returning and replacing the cd”
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