The food heaven on the Friday market

Have you ever wondered why the city of Leeuwarden is always so busy on Fridays and why everyone is hurrying  in the city center? Well, that is because of the farmers market, which is a temporary market organized only on Fridays on Wilhelminaplein, and for those who don’t know Leeuwarden yet, that’s in the city center, in front of the Fries Museum. The market is opened from the morning until afternoon, offering the best, ecological products at discounted prices. More

Friesland – home of Romanian Stray Dogs [2]

Barking Romania is the organization that makes possible the process of bringing the stray dogs from Romania to the Netherlands, and all this is done with the help of Barbara van der Weijen, a wonderful, amazing and courageous woman and dog lover, who dedicates her entire life saving stray dogs and finding them a home. More

Friesland, home of Romanian stray dogs [1]

In Romania, the topic of stray dogs is a sensitive matter, as in 2013, due to several incidents of people being bitten by them, the former president gave a declaration in which he aimed to kill as many as 200.000 of stray dogs in the city of Bucharest. However, this problem wasn’t a recent one, as the shelters for the stray dogs were known to be insufficient for the number of dogs. Also, the funds were not enough, thus these places becoming inhumane and the dogs had a horrible life. More

Burmania – the scouts of Leeuwarden

Burmania, part of the Scouts Netherlands, is one of the oldest and largest Christian scouting groups in the country, being located in Kalverdijkje, Leeuwarden. Having over 180 children, Burmania is the place where fun meets learning, as boys and girls between 5 years old to 18 years old get to do exciting activities every weekend. More

Laura Apostol from Romania – YourPost’s DNA

I am Laura Liliana Apostol, 19 years old from Bucharest, Romania. Leeuwarden has become my hometown ever since I came here in September, to start my studies at Stenden University. Starting from the first day, I knew that Leeuwarden will become my home, as I felt very comfortable and peaceful in it. More

Souvenirs inspired by Workumer pottery

LEEUWARDEN – European Capital of Culture 2018 is coming soon, as everyone is busy for the upcoming thousands of tourists arriving to visit Friesland. Especially Simone Larabi, an interior designer interested in presenting to future tourists, the origins and heritage of Friesland through her project “Souvenirs geïnspireerd op Workumer aardewerk” (Souvenirs inspired by Workumer pottery). More

Tresoar – The home of Frisian History

Tresoar in Leeuwarden is a place where beautiful history of Friesland reveals itself through captivating stories and images, being the world of information about everything Frisian. Here, young meets old and present meets past, as Tresoar offers hundreds of thousands of books, photos, newspapers, recordings, and manuscripts dated from centuries ago, related to the Frisian province. Furthermore, the quietness and peacefulness of this place is perfect for letting yourself forget the present and live in the intense past. More

Sinterklaas feast and Black Pete: a foreigner’s perspective

LEEUWARDEN – Sinterklaasavond, internationally known as Saint Nicholas’ Eve, is a feast, celebrated on the 5th of December, that brings a warm atmosphere during the winter season. This feast is celebrated mostly in the Netherlands and Belgium and consists in a folkloric character, Saint Nicholas, who brings gifts to the children. In preparation, children put their shoes in front of the chimneys a night before and sing Sinterklaas songs. Moreover, they leave carrots and hay, in or outside the boots, for Sinterklaas’ horse. More

Frisian Congress: improving Friesland

frisian-congressLEEUWARDEN – Frisian countryside is the most beautiful part of the Netherlands, with wonderful sceneries where archaic architecture meets modern influences. However, Frisian countryside is not only about beautiful architecture and splendid nature, but mostly about people. Many may ask how people can define a place. Well, for Friesland this is possible, as people are the ones who make this place unique. More