So, you have arrived in Leiden, are quite settled in your new room, and term is about to start. You realize you miss one thing and envy every person who has one: a bike. Here are a few tips on how to acquire one. Don’t … buy a new one. There’s no need to. You would … Continue reading Life in Leiden: How to Find a Bike
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Life in Leiden: King’s Day 2017
As you may know, we celebrate the birthday of our King Willem Alexander on Thursday, April 27th! It’s a national holiday, which means that schools and offices are closed. This is the day that Dutchies go all out and everything and everyone is dressed in orange! Many people from all over the world come to the Netherlands … Continue reading Life in Leiden: King’s Day 2017
Life in Leiden: Gardens & Parks
Want to make the most of the sunny autumn weather? The beach might be a bit chilly now, but fortunately, Leiden has plenty of gardens and parks! By now you probably know you can get into Leiden University's botanical gardens for free, and you have probably biked past or walked through the Van der Werfpark … Continue reading Life in Leiden: Gardens & Parks
Life in Leiden: How to profit from OV Chipkaart discounts
So, here we are in Leiden. We hope you're loving the place! But the Netherlands is small and there is so much to see! If only you could get there for a reasonable price... The good news is there are loads of discounts available, you just have to know where to find them. In … Continue reading Life in Leiden: How to profit from OV Chipkaart discounts
Life in Leiden: How to find a room
We are glad you found your way to Leiden! The Life in Leiden blog is here to help you find your way around Leiden. This entry will be all about housing. We'd like to take you through the various options to find a room. We've listed some ways to go about this below. 1. Find a room … Continue reading Life in Leiden: How to find a room