fewer Dutch people go on a ski holiday

fewer Dutch people go on a ski holiday

I just read this NOS article which says that there about 20% less people going in a skiing holiday that in 2000. The reasons given are the increased price of a winter holiday, the fact the population is getting older in the Netherlands with skiing being a...
man caught with lots of money at the border

man caught with lots of money at the border

According to this article a 35 year old man of unknown nationality, coming from Germany, was caught by the German police as he was crossing the border. He declared that he had €3000 on him, but upon further search the police found €4450 in the dashboard....
Welcome to 2018 – fireworks in the Netherlands

Welcome to 2018 – fireworks in the Netherlands

2018 is here and as usual the Dutch are doing what they do every year: firing carbide guns and fireworks. Health and safety take a back step for a day or two and every child, young or old,  partakes in the seasonal delight. Last year (jan 2017) I saw entire...