{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"DC Muzen","home_page_url":"https://dcmuzen.com","description":"DC Muzen","author":{"name":"DC Muzen"},"items":[{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/een-huis-volledig-op-dc","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/DC-Muzen-20210523-900x525.jpeg\"/><p>Interview met Harry Stokman door Installatie Journaal.</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/een-huis-volledig-op-dc","title":"Een huis volledig op DC","summary":"Interview met Harry Stokman door Installatie Journaal.","date_modified":"2023-11-07T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/wet--en-regelgeving-dc-losse-eindjes-aan-elkaar-knopen","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/2023-11-06%20InstallatieJournaal%20foto%20wet-en-reg.jpg\"/><p>Interview met Harry Stokman door Installatie Journaal.</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/wet--en-regelgeving-dc-losse-eindjes-aan-elkaar-knopen","title":"Wet- en regelgeving DC: 'Losse eindjes aan elkaar knopen'","summary":"Interview met Harry Stokman door Installatie Journaal.","date_modified":"2023-11-06T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/start-of-our-dc-muzen-renovation-project-to-a-dc-prosumer-home","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-cheers-start-project-mercury.jpg\"/><p>All combined efforts of everyone, in the Netherlands and globally, working to further DC in the world have been very much inspiring and motivating. All of which has now come together in the grand scheme of DC, and more s...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/start-of-our-dc-muzen-renovation-project-to-a-dc-prosumer-home","title":"Start of our DC Prosumer Home DC Muzen project!","summary":"All combined efforts of everyone, in the Netherlands and globally, working to further DC in the world have been very much inspiring and motivating. All of which has now come together in the grand scheme of DC, and more s...","date_modified":"2023-11-01T11:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-national-anthem-the-oldest-in-the-world","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-dutch-flag-the-netherla-0001.jpg\"/><p>The Dutch national anthem is the oldest in the world! The Dutch national anthem is called the Wilhelmus and its melody dates back to somewhere between 1569 and 1572. This makes it the oldest melody used in a country’s na...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-national-anthem-the-oldest-in-the-world","title":"Dutch national anthem the oldest in the world","summary":"The Dutch national anthem is the oldest in the world! The Dutch national anthem is called the Wilhelmus and its melody dates back to somewhere between 1569 and 1572. This makes it the oldest melody used in a country’s na...","date_modified":"2022-06-22T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/top-2-canals-and-bridges-in-historic-dutch-city-leiden","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/Mercuryhousing-blog-cruising-canals-leiden-win.jpg\"/><p>Second only to Amsterdam, Leiden is the Dutch city with more than 28 kilometres of canals and waterways in the city’s beautiful historic centre with as much as 88 bridges. Leiden’s canals date back to the 17th century. </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/top-2-canals-and-bridges-in-historic-dutch-city-leiden","title":"Top 2 canals and bridges in historic Dutch city Leiden","summary":"Second only to Amsterdam, Leiden is the Dutch city with more than 28 kilometres of canals and waterways in the city’s beautiful historic centre with as much as 88 bridges. Leiden’s canals date back to the 17th century. ","date_modified":"2022-06-20T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/scheveningen-beach-most-popular-in-the-netherlands","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-scheveningen-beach-famous-.jpg\"/><p>For the beach lovers The Netherlands has lots to offer: The Scheveningen Beach is at the top of the Beach Top 10 for many!</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/scheveningen-beach-most-popular-in-the-netherlands","title":"Scheveningen beach most popular in The Netherlands","summary":"For the beach lovers The Netherlands has lots to offer: The Scheveningen Beach is at the top of the Beach Top 10 for many!","date_modified":"2022-06-16T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/flag-day-celebrating-arrival-of-new-dutch-herring","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-flag-day-new-dutch-herring.jpg\"/><p>Vlaggetjesdag, or Flag Day, on Saturday, the 18th of June! This is a yearly Dutch tradition in June celebrating the arrival of the New Herring, or the Hollandse Nieuwe, as it is called in the Netherlands. </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/flag-day-celebrating-arrival-of-new-dutch-herring","title":"Flag Day celebrating arrival of new Dutch herring ","summary":"Vlaggetjesdag, or Flag Day, on Saturday, the 18th of June! This is a yearly Dutch tradition in June celebrating the arrival of the New Herring, or the Hollandse Nieuwe, as it is called in the Netherlands. ","date_modified":"2022-06-12T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-saint-andreas-crosses-symbol-in-amsterdam","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-amsterdam-crosses-600x600.jpg\"/><p> Did you notice the symbol of three crosses everywhere in Amsterdam? These are the Saint Andreas crosses which are used on the street sidewalk poles and street lighting poles in Amsterdam, to mark railway crossings, and ...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-saint-andreas-crosses-symbol-in-amsterdam","title":"The Saint Andreas crosses symbol in Amsterdam","summary":" Did you notice the symbol of three crosses everywhere in Amsterdam? These are the Saint Andreas crosses which are used on the street sidewalk poles and street lighting poles in Amsterdam, to mark railway crossings, and ...","date_modified":"2022-06-10T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-graduation-tradition-with-school-bag-on-flag-pole","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-dutch-school-children-pass-e.jpg\"/><p>It's a tradition in The Netherlands when school children graduate from high school to hang their school bag outside on a flag pole at the front of their homes! </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-graduation-tradition-with-school-bag-on-flag-pole","title":"Dutch graduation tradition with school bag on flag pole","summary":"It's a tradition in The Netherlands when school children graduate from high school to hang their school bag outside on a flag pole at the front of their homes! ","date_modified":"2022-06-08T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/traditional-dutch-pancakes","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-traditional-dutch-pancakes.jpg\"/><p>Traditional Dutch pancakes, called \"Hollandse pannenkoeken\" in Dutch, are both sweet and savoury. Traditional pancakes include toppings like bacon and cheese and sometimes adding syrup to it. Often it is simply served wi...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/traditional-dutch-pancakes","title":"Traditional Dutch pancakes","summary":"Traditional Dutch pancakes, called \"Hollandse pannenkoeken\" in Dutch, are both sweet and savoury. Traditional pancakes include toppings like bacon and cheese and sometimes adding syrup to it. Often it is simply served wi...","date_modified":"2022-06-07T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/pentecost-holiday-celebration-in-the-netherlands","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-pentecost-pinksteren-dutch.jpg\"/><p>This year, Pentecost (Pinksteren in Dutch) is on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th of June. In the Netherlands it is a national holiday, which means that most Dutch people have an extra day off on Pinkster Monday.</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/pentecost-holiday-celebration-in-the-netherlands","title":"Pentecost holiday celebration in The Netherlands","summary":"This year, Pentecost (Pinksteren in Dutch) is on Sunday 5th and Monday 6th of June. In the Netherlands it is a national holiday, which means that most Dutch people have an extra day off on Pinkster Monday.","date_modified":"2022-06-05T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/zandvoort---one-of-the-most-famous-dutch-beaches","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-zandvoort-one-of-most-popu.jpg\"/><p>Zandvoort, or Zandvoort aan Zee, is one of the most famous beaches of The Netherlands, in the province of Noord-Holland. It’s only a 30 minutes train ride from Amsterdam!</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/zandvoort---one-of-the-most-famous-dutch-beaches","title":"Zandvoort - one of the most famous Dutch beaches","summary":"Zandvoort, or Zandvoort aan Zee, is one of the most famous beaches of The Netherlands, in the province of Noord-Holland. It’s only a 30 minutes train ride from Amsterdam!","date_modified":"2022-06-03T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-netherlands-has-the-highest-number-of-part-time-workers-in-eu","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-Dutch-highest-number-partt.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands has the highest number of part-time workers in the EU. Four out of ten people! </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-netherlands-has-the-highest-number-of-part-time-workers-in-eu","title":"The Netherlands has the highest number of part-time workers in EU","summary":"The Netherlands has the highest number of part-time workers in the EU. Four out of ten people! ","date_modified":"2022-06-01T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/building-update-harbour-filled-with-water","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-news-31-5-2022-harbour-filled-6.jpg\"/><p>The area development at the Leimuiden village center is coming along quite nicely. The harbour has been filled with water last week. The image here is a real life photo taken after the flooding of the canal. It looks ama...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/building-update-harbour-filled-with-water","title":"Building update: Harbour filled with water","summary":"The area development at the Leimuiden village center is coming along quite nicely. The harbour has been filled with water last week. The image here is a real life photo taken after the flooding of the canal. It looks ama...","date_modified":"2022-05-31T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-dutch-consume-the-most-liquorice","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-dutch-adore-liquorice-600x60.jpg\"/><p>The Dutch consume the most liquorice in the world. They eat on average two kilos per person per year. That’s almost 34 million kilos of liquorice sweets consumed each year! </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-dutch-consume-the-most-liquorice","title":"The Dutch consume the most liquorice","summary":"The Dutch consume the most liquorice in the world. They eat on average two kilos per person per year. That’s almost 34 million kilos of liquorice sweets consumed each year! ","date_modified":"2022-05-28T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/top-5-most-popular-museums-in-the-netherlands","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-top-5-most-popular-museum.jpeg\"/><p>These are the top 5 most popular museums in The Netherlands:</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/top-5-most-popular-museums-in-the-netherlands","title":"Top 5 most popular museums in The Netherlands","summary":"These are the top 5 most popular museums in The Netherlands:","date_modified":"2022-05-26T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/1000-museums-in-the-netherlands","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-museums-netherlands-600x6.jpeg\"/><p>The Netherlands has nearly 1,000 museums from Golden Age art and World War II history to post-modern architecture and modern science. Amsterdam alone is home to more than 50 museums!</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/1000-museums-in-the-netherlands","title":"1.000 museums in The Netherlands","summary":"The Netherlands has nearly 1,000 museums from Golden Age art and World War II history to post-modern architecture and modern science. Amsterdam alone is home to more than 50 museums!","date_modified":"2022-05-24T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-netherlands-european-unions-founding-member","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-netherlands-one-of-first-fou.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands was one of the European Union's founding nations. </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-netherlands-european-unions-founding-member","title":"The Netherlands European Union's founding member","summary":"The Netherlands was one of the European Union's founding nations. ","date_modified":"2022-05-19T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/your-coffee-made-possible-by-the-dutch","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-dutch-love-coffee-600x600.jpg\"/><p>Did you know your coffee has been made possible by the Dutchies? </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/your-coffee-made-possible-by-the-dutch","title":"Your coffee made possible by the Dutch","summary":"Did you know your coffee has been made possible by the Dutchies? ","date_modified":"2022-05-17T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/top-15-most-powerful-passports","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-most-powerful-passports-in-worl.png\"/><p>The Dutch passport is now on the fourth place of the top 15 most powerful passports in the world, with a shared ranking with Sweden, Denmark and Austria. </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/top-15-most-powerful-passports","title":"Top 15 most powerful passports","summary":"The Dutch passport is now on the fourth place of the top 15 most powerful passports in the world, with a shared ranking with Sweden, Denmark and Austria. ","date_modified":"2022-05-16T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/building-update-availability-in-september","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing.com-blog-news-update-may-2022.jpg\"/><p>The building exterior has been finished and looks wonderful! A real Dutch lifestyle house! </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/building-update-availability-in-september","title":"Building update: availability in September","summary":"The building exterior has been finished and looks wonderful! A real Dutch lifestyle house! ","date_modified":"2022-05-14T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/1281-bridges-in-amsterdam","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-dutch-amsterdam-15-bridges.jpeg\"/><p>Amsterdam’s beautiful bridges are an icon of the city. There are 1.281 bridges in Amsterdam which connect the city’s 165 canals. </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/1281-bridges-in-amsterdam","title":"1.281 bridges in Amsterdam","summary":"Amsterdam’s beautiful bridges are an icon of the city. There are 1.281 bridges in Amsterdam which connect the city’s 165 canals. ","date_modified":"2022-05-13T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/second-largest-agriculture-exporter-in-the-world","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-netherlands-worlds-third-lar.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands is only 0,008% of the world’s area, but it's the second-largest exporter of agriculture in the world, after the United States!</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/second-largest-agriculture-exporter-in-the-world","title":"Second-largest agriculture exporter in the World","summary":"The Netherlands is only 0,008% of the world’s area, but it's the second-largest exporter of agriculture in the world, after the United States!","date_modified":"2022-05-11T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-white-asparagus-aka-the-white-gold","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-asparagus-600x600.jpg\"/><p>The white asparagus is much loved in The Netherlands and is also sometimes called \"the white gold\" as it is one one the more expensive vegetables. When it's asparagus season it is very much celebrated as the star ingredi...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-white-asparagus-aka-the-white-gold","title":"Dutch white asparagus aka \"the white gold\"","summary":"The white asparagus is much loved in The Netherlands and is also sometimes called \"the white gold\" as it is one one the more expensive vegetables. When it's asparagus season it is very much celebrated as the star ingredi...","date_modified":"2022-05-09T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/5-may-liberation-day-celebration-in-the-netherland","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-dutch-flag-the-netherlands-6.jpg\"/><p>On 5 May, we celebrate the Dutch Liberation Day in The Netherlands. 14 Liberation Festivals are held throughout the country which have grown to become the largest single-day cultural event in the Netherlands, with no few...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/5-may-liberation-day-celebration-in-the-netherland","title":"5 May Liberation Day celebration in The Netherland","summary":"On 5 May, we celebrate the Dutch Liberation Day in The Netherlands. 14 Liberation Festivals are held throughout the country which have grown to become the largest single-day cultural event in the Netherlands, with no few...","date_modified":"2022-05-05T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/first-gay-marriage","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-netherlands-first-country-le.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands was the first country to legalise same-sex marriage on 1 April 2001. Job Cohen, the mayor of Amsterdam at the time, married four couples at midnight on 1 April to mark the occasion. </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/first-gay-marriage","title":"First gay marriage","summary":"The Netherlands was the first country to legalise same-sex marriage on 1 April 2001. Job Cohen, the mayor of Amsterdam at the time, married four couples at midnight on 1 April to mark the occasion. ","date_modified":"2022-05-04T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-pink-cake","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-dutch-food-roze-koeken-600x6.jpg\"/><p>The \"roze koek\" (pink cake) is a very popular Dutch pastry in The Netherlands. Most of the Dutch children grew up with it. It is very sweet and consists of a round, flat, dense cake with a layer of pink fondant icing.</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-pink-cake","title":"Dutch pink cake","summary":"The \"roze koek\" (pink cake) is a very popular Dutch pastry in The Netherlands. Most of the Dutch children grew up with it. It is very sweet and consists of a round, flat, dense cake with a layer of pink fondant icing.","date_modified":"2022-05-02T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-dutch-population-is-the-youngest-in-europe","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-netherlands-dutch-beach-peop.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands has one of the youngest population in an ageing Europe. The youngest population is still growing while population ageing is yet to come. </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-dutch-population-is-the-youngest-in-europe","title":"The Dutch population is the youngest in Europe","summary":"The Netherlands has one of the youngest population in an ageing Europe. The youngest population is still growing while population ageing is yet to come. ","date_modified":"2022-04-28T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-kings-day-celebration","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-dutch-kings-day-600x600.jpg\"/><p>27th of April is the birthday of King Willem-Alexander which is a national holiday and the biggest celebration throughout the whole country! After 2 years keeping quiet because of the pandemic the country is going all ou...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-kings-day-celebration","title":"Dutch King's Day Celebration","summary":"27th of April is the birthday of King Willem-Alexander which is a national holiday and the biggest celebration throughout the whole country! After 2 years keeping quiet because of the pandemic the country is going all ou...","date_modified":"2022-04-26T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-kings-night-celebration","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-dutch-kings-night-600x600.jpg\"/><p>Preceding King’s Day the Dutch celebrates King’s Night. For the first time after two years of the corona pandemic, King's Night is being celebrated again! </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-kings-night-celebration","title":"Dutch King's Night Celebration","summary":"Preceding King’s Day the Dutch celebrates King’s Night. For the first time after two years of the corona pandemic, King's Night is being celebrated again! ","date_modified":"2022-04-25T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/elfia-the-biggest-fantasy-event-in-europe","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-castle-de-haar-in-netherland.jpg\"/><p>On April 23rd and 24th, Elfia 2022 in Haarzuilens, in The Netherlands, took place again for the 20st time! It was fantastic weather and most visitors were dressed in costume. Elfia is the biggest fanasy event in Europe w...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/elfia-the-biggest-fantasy-event-in-europe","title":"Elfia, the Biggest Fantasy Event in Europe","summary":"On April 23rd and 24th, Elfia 2022 in Haarzuilens, in The Netherlands, took place again for the 20st time! It was fantastic weather and most visitors were dressed in costume. Elfia is the biggest fanasy event in Europe w...","date_modified":"2022-04-24T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-gin-and-distilleries","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-dutch-invented-gin-600x600.jpg\"/><p>Dutch Gin is often mistaken for gin. However, Dutch gin, also called genever or jenever, is a malt based spirit while gin is a grain based spirit. Now gin can be made from apples, potatoes, and other ingredients. </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-gin-and-distilleries","title":"Dutch Gin and Distilleries","summary":"Dutch Gin is often mistaken for gin. However, Dutch gin, also called genever or jenever, is a malt based spirit while gin is a grain based spirit. Now gin can be made from apples, potatoes, and other ingredients. ","date_modified":"2022-04-22T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-netherlands-is-the-most-low-lying-country-in-europe","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-netherlands-lowlands-below-s.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands translates to \"lower countries\" in reference to its low level and flat topography. It is the most low-lying country in Europe, with more than a quarter below sea level.</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-netherlands-is-the-most-low-lying-country-in-europe","title":"The Netherlands is the most low-lying country in Europe","summary":"The Netherlands translates to \"lower countries\" in reference to its low level and flat topography. It is the most low-lying country in Europe, with more than a quarter below sea level.","date_modified":"2022-04-20T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/amsterdam-is-built-on-more-than-a-million-wooden-poles","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-amsterdam-on-million-poles.jpg\"/><p>Amsterdam is built on more than a million wooden poles. The poles extend around 12 metres into the ground. The older buildings in  Amsterdam were built on swampy land in the 16th and 17th century. Wooden poles were drive...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/amsterdam-is-built-on-more-than-a-million-wooden-poles","title":"Amsterdam is built on more than a million wooden poles","summary":"Amsterdam is built on more than a million wooden poles. The poles extend around 12 metres into the ground. The older buildings in  Amsterdam were built on swampy land in the 16th and 17th century. Wooden poles were drive...","date_modified":"2022-04-18T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/cherry-blossom-park-in-amsterdam-forest","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-cherry-blossoms-park-amste.jpg\"/><p>The cherry blossom season in The Netherlands is around March/April. Every year, these majestic looking trees in bloom herald the spring. The cherry blossom season only last 3 to 4 weeks. At this moment, you can still see...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/cherry-blossom-park-in-amsterdam-forest","title":"Cherry Blossom park in Amsterdam Forest","summary":"The cherry blossom season in The Netherlands is around March/April. Every year, these majestic looking trees in bloom herald the spring. The cherry blossom season only last 3 to 4 weeks. At this moment, you can still see...","date_modified":"2022-04-15T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-easter-eggs-tradition","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-blog-easter-eggs-600x600.jpg\"/><p>In many Dutch families it is a tradition in Dutch culture for children to start Easter morning with an egg hunt, usually in the backyard where the Easter hare will have hidden real or chocolate eggs.</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-easter-eggs-tradition","title":"Dutch Easter Eggs Tradition","summary":"In many Dutch families it is a tradition in Dutch culture for children to start Easter morning with an egg hunt, usually in the backyard where the Easter hare will have hidden real or chocolate eggs.","date_modified":"2022-04-13T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-netherlands-is-the-5th-most-densely-populated-in-europe","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-village-lifestyle-600x600.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands is the 5th most densely populated country in Europe, and the 16th most densely populated country in the world. With 487 inhabitants per square kilometer, the Netherlands has the highest population density...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-netherlands-is-the-5th-most-densely-populated-in-europe","title":"The Netherlands is the 5th most densely populated in Europe","summary":"The Netherlands is the 5th most densely populated country in Europe, and the 16th most densely populated country in the world. With 487 inhabitants per square kilometer, the Netherlands has the highest population density...","date_modified":"2022-04-12T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/200-nationalities-in-the-netherlands","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-200-nationalities-in-the-net.jpg\"/><p>There are nearly 200 nationalities living in the Netherlands! </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/200-nationalities-in-the-netherlands","title":"200 Nationalities in The Netherlands","summary":"There are nearly 200 nationalities living in the Netherlands! ","date_modified":"2022-04-11T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/5-local-dutch-breweries-to-visit","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-dutch-breweries-600x600.jpg\"/><p>In The Netherlands, local Dutch breweries brew countless specialty beers. You can taste them at the brewery or go to one of the many beer pubs throughout the country. Dutch pubs are great places to meet friends and are f...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/5-local-dutch-breweries-to-visit","title":"5 Local Dutch Breweries to Visit","summary":"In The Netherlands, local Dutch breweries brew countless specialty beers. You can taste them at the brewery or go to one of the many beer pubs throughout the country. Dutch pubs are great places to meet friends and are f...","date_modified":"2022-04-10T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-beer","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury-lifestyle-dutch-beer-600x600.jpg\"/><p>Top one drink in The Netherlands is beer! That’s no surprise since the Dutch have a long history in beer brewing. Dutch brand Heineken ranks number two on the list of world’s most popular beer brand! Cheers! </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-beer","title":"Dutch Beer","summary":"Top one drink in The Netherlands is beer! That’s no surprise since the Dutch have a long history in beer brewing. Dutch brand Heineken ranks number two on the list of world’s most popular beer brand! Cheers! ","date_modified":"2022-04-08T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-inland-marinas-and-harbours","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-inland-marinas-harbours-in-n.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands has 4.400 km of waterways and more than 1000 inland marinas and harbours. Because of the rich nautical heritage boat ownership is high in the Netherlands, estimated at around 1:65 per capita!</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-inland-marinas-and-harbours","title":"Inland Marinas and Harbours in The Netherlands","summary":"The Netherlands has 4.400 km of waterways and more than 1000 inland marinas and harbours. Because of the rich nautical heritage boat ownership is high in the Netherlands, estimated at around 1:65 per capita!","date_modified":"2022-04-03T22:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/castle-de-haar","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-castle-de-haar-in-netherland.jpg\"/><p>Castle De Haar is the largest castle in The Netherlands and has the ideal image of a medieval fortress with towers and ramparts, moats, gates and drawbridges like a real fairy-tale castle. </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/castle-de-haar","title":"Castle De Haar","summary":"Castle De Haar is the largest castle in The Netherlands and has the ideal image of a medieval fortress with towers and ramparts, moats, gates and drawbridges like a real fairy-tale castle. ","date_modified":"2022-03-26T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/building-dream-rental-homes-for-expats","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-blog-building-rental-homes-f.jpg\"/><p>We are building a dream project for expats! If you’d love to experience the Dutch Good Life in the Netherlands this might be something for you: </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/building-dream-rental-homes-for-expats","title":"Building Dream Rental Homes for Expats","summary":"We are building a dream project for expats! If you’d love to experience the Dutch Good Life in the Netherlands this might be something for you: ","date_modified":"2022-03-23T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/boating-lifestyle-in-the-netherlands","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-dutch-boating-lifestyle-600x.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands have many small inland marinas, canals and lakes which offer many Dutch people a boating lifestyle which sounds luxurious but is very common and affordable here! If you love boats this is the place to be....</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/boating-lifestyle-in-the-netherlands","title":"Boating Lifestyle in The Netherlands","summary":"The Netherlands have many small inland marinas, canals and lakes which offer many Dutch people a boating lifestyle which sounds luxurious but is very common and affordable here! If you love boats this is the place to be....","date_modified":"2022-03-20T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-netherlands-have-23-million-bicycles","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-23-million-bicycles-600x600.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands have 18 (almost 19) million inhabitants against 23 million bicycles! </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-netherlands-have-23-million-bicycles","title":"The Netherlands have 23 million bicycles","summary":"The Netherlands have 18 (almost 19) million inhabitants against 23 million bicycles! ","date_modified":"2022-03-20T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-dutch-handles-60%25-of-the-global-flower-trade","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/Qoon0x\"/><p>60% of the global flower trade passes through the Netherlands! The most popular varieties are roses, tulips and chrysanthemums.</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/the-dutch-handles-60%25-of-the-global-flower-trade","title":"The Dutch Handles 60% of the Global Flower Trade","summary":"60% of the global flower trade passes through the Netherlands! The most popular varieties are roses, tulips and chrysanthemums.","date_modified":"2022-03-20T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-water-works","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-dutch-water-works-600x600.jpg\"/><p>The Netherlands is famous for its waterworks and canals that you can find on every corner. It makes for beautiful sceneries and great spots to just sit and enjoy the views. You might even live right next to a canal or la...</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-water-works","title":"Dutch Waterworks","summary":"The Netherlands is famous for its waterworks and canals that you can find on every corner. It makes for beautiful sceneries and great spots to just sit and enjoy the views. You might even live right next to a canal or la...","date_modified":"2022-03-20T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/290-km-of-dutch-coastline","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-dutch-coast-600x600.jpg\"/><p>Did you know that The Netherlands have 290 km of coastline? </p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/290-km-of-dutch-coastline","title":"290 km of Dutch Coastline","summary":"Did you know that The Netherlands have 290 km of coastline? ","date_modified":"2022-03-20T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-poffertjes","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercury.lifestyle-poffertjes-600x600.jpg\"/><p>Poffertjes is traditionally eaten in the Netherlands. They are a kind of mini pancakes but thicker and fluffier.</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/dutch-poffertjes","title":"Dutch Poffertjes","summary":"Poffertjes is traditionally eaten in the Netherlands. They are a kind of mini pancakes but thicker and fluffier.","date_modified":"2022-03-20T23:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/mercury-website-online","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/615dd7d6-d3a4-4b8a-a243-e6084baf0798/mercuryhousing-website-by-dawn-dreams-media-60.jpg\"/><p>Spring is here! To celebrate the spring for new beginnings and new dreams I present to you our new website:</p>","url":"https://dcmuzen.com/dutch-homes/f/mercury-website-online","title":"MercuryHousing.com Website Online!","summary":"Spring is here! To celebrate the spring for new beginnings and new dreams I present to you our new website:","date_modified":"2022-03-20T23:00:00Z"}]}