I snapped this photo in Den Haag a few weeks ago. By now, I'm sure the tulips are in full bloom, their bright colors delighting everyone that walks past them.

Spring is truly the best time of the year in the Netherlands. The days get longer and people seem to grow energetic with each added minute of sunlight. Days get warmer and scarves and hats are discarded, but the heat is only pleasant, and not yet sweat-inducing.

Activities like trips to the beach, lounging in the Vondelpark, or hanging out on the balcony with friends again become enticing. Enjoy, Amsterdam dwellers! Months of more sun and fewer rainy days (I hope) await you.