Amsterdam Mamas • 9th January 2021

Book Review: Niksen, Embracing the Dutch Art of Doing Nothing

Olga Mecking came to live in the Netherlands as an adult and was so delighted to discover the practice of ‘niksen’ (doing nothing) she wrote a book about it. With lockdowns here in the Netherlands practically pushing us into a forced stillness, there's no better time to learn about the great upside of doing nothing - Niksen. Imagine sitting cozily on your favorite couch. Maybe the sun is pouring through the window, or you’re wrapped in a soft blanket. It’s quiet, and you’re daydreaming.

Edible Cape Cod • 9th October 2020

Mom and Apple Pie

Apple pie. It’s a Fourth of July must-have, an enduring autumn tradition, and delicious à la mode. If you asked a soldier in the Second World War what he was fighting for and what he missed the most, he would most likely have answered, “Mom and apple pie.” Together, these two classics conjure our coziest shared Americana, and in these challenging times, what could be more comforting than apple pie to bake and share? Locally, my mother’s apple pie is a long-time staple in Barnstable Village, wh

Mary Petiet • 1st October 2020

Armchair Destination: Inside the Dutch Market

Piles of earthy fall mushrooms, the latest in cauliflower, warm stroop (syrup) waffles from the grill, and generous slices of cheese to taste. Flowers galore, animal supplies, the bicycle guy, fishmongers, and a stand dedicated to fresh French fries. These colorful scenes are typical of the outdoor Dutch weekly market. Unfortunately, here in the Netherlands COVID numbers are on the rise again which means we, like many others around the world, are spending more time in the house. What better ti

Far & Wide • 21st August 2020

Weird Art You Can Only Find in Europe

Who hasn’t been intrigued by the tantalizing world of wonderful and weird European art? A chilling collection of hearses, a barbershop full of cats and a mysterious breast among the cobblestones of Amsterdam await. Join us as we enter quirky museums, view paintings and consider sculptures across the continent in an artistic exploration of the depths of the human condition in all its wonderful weirdness.

Amsterdam Mamas • 4th February 2020

Re-wilding Childhood: Family Coaching with a Difference

In a world dominated by screens and indoor life, Naya Nature was founded with the purpose of providing outdoor, nature-based education, to connect children with nature.

Amsterdam Mamas • 28th January 2020

5 Reasons to Let Blue Umbrella Do Your Taxes

It’s in English. It's online. And you can register free of charge.

Amsterdam Mamas • 20th November 2019

MarleenKookt ... So You Don’t Have To

Thai chicken curry, a duo of pheasant, vegetarian moussaka, and grandma’s comfy beef soup.

Far & Wide • 13th November 2019

Europe's Most Magical Christmas Markets

Europe’s festive Christmas markets deliver timeless tradition against a backdrop of dramatic skylines, accented with a whiff of pine and a taste of local sweetness.

Far & Wide • 9th July 2019

How to Have a Green Vacation in the Netherlands

Eco-consciousness is a way of life in Amsterdam, a city that’s consistently received high scores on the Sustainable Cities Index.

Amsterdam Mamas • 24th June 2019

Friends Call Me Jim: Children Discovering Joy in Movement

This is not your everyday indoor play area. Friends Call Me Jim ♦ is something completely new.

Amsterdam Mamas • 4th June 2019

Sowing the Seeds with Naya Nature

Connecting kids with nature is connecting them with themselves. Naya Nature is getting kids away from screens and into greens.

Amsterdam Mamas • 4th March 2019

Introducing Amity International School Amsterdam

A place of friendship, peace, and international cooperation, students from across the globe

Cape Cod Regional STEM Network • 4th October 2018

Robots Go Local as STEM Network Hosts Regional Robotics Competition

This fall, Cape and Islands students will have the opportunity to compete in the first-ever regional VEX Robotics Competitions.

Edible Cape Cod • 18th August 2018

The Dolphin

If you’re a local they know your name, and if you’re really local, they might even be related to you.

DutchReview • 6th February 2018

Survival Guide To Dutch Coffee - The magic of the brown beans!

The brown bean has created insomniacs since the Golden Age.

Edible Cape Cod • 21st April 2017

When Giants Roamed Yarmouth Port

When I ate at Jack’s, I always ordered the eggs Benedict, with a healthy side of dread.

The Wisdom Daily • 5th April 2017

The Woman Who Invented Yoga in Fourteenth Century England

The storms of history rage, but deep in the storm’s eye, one woman stands tall. Despite all odds, she has found connection to a loving God through a series of yoga-like poses she calls body prayer.

Enterprise News • 6th November 2015

Searchers Find El Faro On Ocean Floor

Now that wreckage found on the seafloor east of the Bahamas has been confirmed as that of the El Faro, searchers are turning their attention to finding the bodies of the ship’s crew and locating the “black box” that may reveal why the vessel sank.

CapeNews.net • 9th October 2015

Two MMA Alumni Still Missing As Search For Survivors Ends

The cargo ship El Faro lost contact with the US Coast Guard last Friday after the 735-foot commercial vessel was beset by Hurricane Joaquin.