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Suri-where?

Why would anyone go to Suriname if you’re not a nostalgic Dutch or someone just looking for a wild adventure? Simple, this tiny country is a world itself—breaking out from its colonial history while embracing its mixed heritage. Tucked between…

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Genieten—go enjoy yourself!

On a recent trip to Suriname, the only Dutch-speaking country in Latin America, I come to appreciate the word ‘genieten’ (verb). As a foreigner, you often hear this word from the Dutch but I seem to take it for granted because the word itself…

Seemi SamuelI am against ‘meetings with coffee’, and this is why you should be too.March 19, 2019 - 11:30 am
New acquaintances often begin with coffee. Who knows what this meeting will turn into: a new project, a strong friendship or even love. Unfortunately, there are only 24 hours in a day, and you have to choose how to spend your free time, especially if you have a job, home, family, children, you need to […]
Christoph PaulikFrans Hals Museum – Hal Noise! Frans Hals, Otherwise.March 14, 2019 - 11:35 am
The Frans Hals Museum is a museum with two locations, Hof and Hal. While the collection at Hof focuses on the Golden Age, Hal displays mostly contemporary art. Both locations draw inspiration from Hals and take a fresh look at his works. For centuries artists and art lovers have been admiring Frans Hals’ unique style […]

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