The secrets of aging well are a constant in some parts of the world, where residents have been found to reach extremely old ages.
Is Amsterdam one of the most exciting cities in Europe? Without a doubt! The Dutch capital offers an eclectic travel experience unlike any other in the world.
Christmas is approaching, and cities across Europe are turning into winter wonderlands. The town squares are thus slowly taking the form of traditional Alpine villages offering mulled wine and artistic products. But not all Christmas fairs are the same. We've found the most exciting and unusual Christmas markets for you, perfect for a unique holiday experience. Here are the absolutely unique Christmas markets in Europe.
Recently, there has been a lot of outrage over plastic waste that ends up in seas, lakes and rivers. It causes an increase in pollution, and at the same time it is very dangerous for animal species.
Electric cars are becoming more and more popular and are slowly but steadily displacing conventionally powered vehicles. A meeting of owners of alternative drive vehicles was recently organized in the Netherlands and so many gathered that they entered the Guinness Book of Records.
Should airport runways be round? This would make them more ecological, make less noise, and make landing safer.
The smallest nightclub in the world was opened in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. It sounds like a Club 28 and measures less than a toilet cubicle, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have a dance floor, a DJ, lighting effects and a disco ball! Think it's too small for you? Think how many times you've felt like a sardine in a nightclub...
Similar to Kuhinja dela, the Dutch restaurant Syr also has a very special story. It was opened with the help of start-up capital. Over 500 investors have invested in it, and its specialty is that it employs Syrian and Afghan refugees who came to the Netherlands as part of the wave of refugees. It serves indigenous dishes from Syria in a European style.
After the Dutch, the Swiss presented their country to the American president in a satirical way and in the style of Donald Trump. Which promo video made you laugh the most? Dutch or Swiss?
"We realize that it is better to understand each other, so we decided to present our country to him in a way that he will probably like," begins the Dutch satirical show Zondag met Lubach, which filmed a funny video dedicated to the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump. In it, they present the Netherlands to him in his style, with his rhetoric and vocabulary, and boast, among other things, that they "placed" an ocean between the Netherlands and Mexico.
Pedestrians are among the most endangered road users, so it is crucial for their safety to use traffic areas intended for walking. One of these are pedestrian crossings, wide white cross lines, which are often overlooked by drivers. That's why they made 'zebras' that glow in the Netherlands.
Onze Jongens (translated as Our Boys) is a Dutch film about a group of young construction workers whose fortunes have turned their backs on them, but only until they form a boy band that turns their lives upside down. In other words, Onze Jongens, also known as Boys Will Be Boys, is Hot Mike in Dutch. Entertainment for girls like never before in the cinema!