Planning your trip and trying to figure out the best things to do in Hague? Here’s a round up of everything I do in my favorite city! From leaving behind Berlin, to making Hague my full-time home, I have made countless cherished memories in this city of peace. Hague has so many things to offer, from a palace where global leaders make international treaties, to streets that feel like they haven't changed in years, to the most popular beach in Netherlands, it's a lot for one ci

Have you heard about the village in Norway whose entire name is just one letter? Yes, It is just one! Å, the remotest village of Lofoten Islands in Norway, was never on our list of places to visit. We stumbled across it by accident while planning our trip from Tromso to Lofoten back in March. When we discovered that the village had such a short name and that the road ended there, we immediately knew we had to be there! It is of course very exciting to visit the remotest corne

Are you planning for a day trip to the Kinderdijk Windmills? This 300-year old Windmill village is not only known for its picturesque beauty, but also for its history which made it a UNESCO world heritage site. I had already visited Zaanse Schans twice before, and had witnessed the beauty of Dutch windmills. So when my husband asked me whether I would like to visit Kinderdijk, I immediately said yes. By car, it is just 45 mins away from The Hague, which is where we live. I co

Cherry blossoms have historically been associated with the far East, primarily in Japan where millions of tourists visit every year to experience the start of spring. The witnessing of these flowers is called 'hanami' in Japanese culture, where you celebrate the beauty that flowers bring. But what has that got to do with Berlin? Well, the story of how Berlin came to celebrate ‘sakura’ is one rooted in friendship and reunification. In the years after the Berlin Wall fell in 19

I had this place bookmarked for a long time after I arrived in Hague. I knew it was an antique market, and having lived in Berlin before, I am a huge fan of such markets. I love to stroll through the space with ample time on my hands, and no worry in my mind. My only goal is to admire the many beautiful pieces and art that the sellers are showcasing, and if I do find something unique, I end up buying it. I bought a beautiful ring for myself which I still wear to this date, it

I have lived in Berlin for 3 years. When I first arrived in Berlin in November 2022, I did not like the city at all. It was cold and freezing, the architecture was from Soviet era, and I felt alone. I decided to immerse myself in my job and think of nothing else. And then spring arrived, followed by summer. I could not believe this was the same city I had detested at first. It was the most beautiful city I had ever lived in. The trees were bright green with leaves fluttering

Everyone knows about the famous tulips of Netherlands. But do you know what happens when the tulip season is over and summer rolls around? The Dutch farmers start growing Dahlias. And not only do you get to see Dahlias, you also get to pick them yourself at Dahlia picking farms or "pluktuinen" in Dutch. So lets dive right into which are the farms known for Dahlia picking, and what is the perfect time to visit them. At the end of this article, you will also find a Google Map w

After our marriage, like most people, we were in search of the best honeymoon places to get lost in. We planned to travel in the month of March, and living in the Netherlands, that meant we could either visit the warmer coasts of Southern Europe or do the complete opposite and freeze ourselves in one of the arctic countries to our north. But as most people living in Europe know, the coasts are best during summer, when you can actually swim at beaches meant for swimming, perha

Ever since moving to The Hague, I have seen shopfronts and cafes so pretty that I have instantly bookmarked them on Google Maps. Having been living here for the last 6 months, these are my list of the best Hague places to visit to eat delicious food. Since I have made Hague my home, I will keep on adding more to this list. So lets dive right in, Cafes 1. The Bookstor Cafe Noordeinde 39 This is a bookshop and a cafe in one, and it's been around for over a hundred years. Floor-

When we first moved to The Hague, I didn't really know what to expect. It was just another Dutch city to me. Not Amsterdam, not Rotterdam, just somewhere I'd vaguely heard of. I knew it had a beach, and that was about it. But then we started actually exploring, and I don't know how else to say this, it just kept getting better. The art museums are genuinely world class. The Indonesian food is unreal (this city has the biggest Indonesian food scene outside of actual Indonesia)

I used to live in Berlin, Germany, for three years before shifting permanently to The Hague. Back in Berlin, my friends and I had this ritual of seeking out the best brunch and coffee spots in the city whenever Saturday arrived. When I came to The Hague, I found myself in search of the same. And that search led me to discover some unique cafés. The Hague doesn't get talked about enough when it comes to cafes. Amsterdam gets all the attention, but some of the most interesting

Everyone knows there’s a Dutch island north of Amsterdam, but somehow we’ve all collectively been putting it off, waiting for the perfect day to visit. For us, that perfect day came after lunch on a random weekend, sitting at home wondering what spontaneous day trip we could take. And then the light bulb went on: why not Texel? It was long overdue. Now that we’ve finally been to this pretty little island, I want to share what I enjoyed most, along with some of the best spots

Delft is one of those places that looks like someone invented it for a postcard. Canals lined with crooked bikes, church spires poking through the rooftops, and that particular shade of blue-and-white pottery in every shop window. But here's the thing most travel guides won't tell you: you can see all of it in a single, well-planned day! I live in The Hague, so Delft is technically my neighbour. But I still treat it like a proper day trip every time I go, because it is truly

28.07.2026 We had been discussing for quite some time the day before about where to celebrate our "first meet" anniversary. Finally, my husband suggested visiting a castle and its gardens. However, having seen plenty of castles in Europe, I wasn't entirely convinced. Instead, I had envisioned a charming farm with sheep on a faraway island. When the day arrived, we wrapped up lunch and realized it was already too late to make it to the island. So a split-second decision later,

27.06.2026 Some weekends don't need much planning. All they need is the feeling that your home could use a little more green. That was exactly how this day started. I decided I wanted a few new plants, and once that thought settled in, there was no ignoring it. So we made our way to Ockenburg Garden Centre in The Hague, hoping to find a few new additions for our home. Walking through a garden centre is always relaxing. Every corner is filled with lush greenery, colourful summ

21.06.2026 Amsterdam has a way of changing the moment you stop following the obvious route. One minute you are moving with the crowd outside Amsterdam Centraal, surrounded by bikes, trams, suitcase wheels, and people trying to work out which platform they need. A few minutes later, you can be standing by the water, watching ships slide past like the city has quietly opened a second front door. That was the version of Amsterdam I saw when I went to meet a friend who was passin

14.06.2026 We'd been talking about giving our balcony a much-needed makeover for months, but like all working people, we kept putting it off. Finally, one fine weekend with nothing else on the agenda, we headed to IKEA to figure out how to make it happen. We bought 9 sets of wood-textured balcony tiles (9 tiles per set) for 160 euros, the real gamechanger of this makeover. Alongside that came a self-assembly table, a bench, and some cushions to go with it. With everything loa

04.06.2026 Work was over, it was time to stretch some legs. The evening was softening into dusk, and before the last sun rays disappeared, we stepped out of our house and went for a stroll. Considering the fact that both of us are lazy beings, this was more an occasional hobby than any serious claim to exercise. But the neighbourhood did not disappoint. The further we walked, the denser it grew - trees and shrubs crowding the path, little trails peeling off into the dark like

03.06.2026 Starting a blog is easy. Find a UI friendly site that you have used for several years to create past (flopped) ventures, pay the (bi-)yearly premium, and voila, you have a new shiny space to call your own. But a few blogs down and a million years to go for humanity, you start wondering, where does this lead to. Yes it is fun, yes its pretty and mine, but what happens of it when boredom sets it, when the site begs to be renewed, and the space becomes a long forgotte

04.05.2026 The start of Summer saw us jetting off to a Greek Island. Mykonos. An island that promises its tourists white washed houses and multiple shades of the deepest blues reserved only for places that are far away from home. Our hotel was a mere 10 minutes walk from the old town centre. As we lugged our suitcases to our rooms and stepped foot onto the hotel balcony, the ocean blues swept in like some weathered Cairo tour agent, arms thrown wide, pulling you into his worl