Nuruddin Farah: Articulating Exile

An Introduction to the Somali People

Can Somalian Literature Help Arouse Empathy in Apathetic Westerners?

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Discover how to avoid looking like a tourist whilst exploring Amsterdam with the Culture Trip's guide.

Europe

The Netherlands

Amsterdam

Things Tourists Should Never Do in Amsterdam

Barnacled with churches, mansions and museums, and abuzz with students, Maastricht is a great weekend getaway option – and it's only 90 minutes from Amsterdam.

The Top Things to See and Do in Maastricht

Enidhoven, in the south of the Netherlands, has an industrial heritage that's been repurposed as a modern design hub, which makes it a city well worth exploring.

From Factory Town to Design District: the Evolution of Eindhoven

Planning a trip to Amsterdam? Planning a trip in Amsterdam? These are the best coffee shops to sample the city's finest space cakes.

The Best Places for Space Cakes in Amsterdam

The Netherlands has more than its fair share of luxurious wellness retreats. Read our guide to the best of the bunch, bookable on Culture Trip.

The Best Wellness Retreats in the Netherlands to Visit

While cannabis is legal in Amsterdam, it can only be bought from certified distributors. Discover where to find the best coffeeshops in the city with our guide.

The Best Coffeeshops in Amsterdam

Discover the Hague's main sights and attractions with Culture Trip's handy guide.

20 Must-Visit Attractions in the Hague, the Netherlands

Find that perfect croissant, sourdough loaf, pie or indulgent slice of cake with our guide to the best bakeries in Amsterdam.

The Best Bakeries in Amsterdam

From sprawling forests to manicured gardens filled with flowers and ponds, we discover the best parks to visit in Amsterdam.

The Most Beautiful Parks in Amsterdam

Heading to the Netherlands? Make sure to check Culture Trip's guide to the most important and popular attractions inside the country.

20 Must-Visit Attractions in the Netherlands

Discover where to find the gooiest and freshest stroopwafels in Amsterdam with Culture Trip’s guide.

Where to Eat Stroopwafels in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of Europe's best places to visit and fortunately the great Dutch city has plenty of budget-friendly hotels, all bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Budget Hotels in Amsterdam

Discover the most important, fascinating and fun attractions in Amsterdam with Culture Trip's guide.

Must-Visit Attractions in Amsterdam

If you're on the lookout for a luxury hotel stay in Amsterdam, check out our round-up of where is best to stay – all bookable with Culture Trip.

Luxury Hotels in Amsterdam for an Upscale Stay

With rooftop pools and Japanese-style wellness centres on the menu, these are the best spa hotels in Amsterdam, bookable with Culture Trip.

The Best Spa Hotels in Amsterdam

Nuruddin Farah was raised against a backdrop of violence and strife which has haunted him throughout his career; however as Lindsay Parnell states, his lyrical prose, effortless lullaby-like cadence, and poignant stories of courage transcend the turmoil amidst which he was raised.

Discover the history and culture of one of the largest ethnic groups of Africa: the Somali people in the Horn of Africa. 

After a lukewarm international response to Mogadishu's worst bombing incident ever, can Somalian writers save its citizens from being mere statistics?

The Best Travel, Food and Culture Guides for Somalia, Africa - Local News & Top Things to Do

Somalia

Books

Nuruddin Farah: Articulating Exile

Nuruddin Farah was raised against a backdrop of violence and strife which has haunted him throughout his career; however as Lindsay Parnell states, his lyrical prose, effortless lullaby-like cadence, and poignant stories of courage transcend the turmoil amidst which he was raised.

History

An Introduction to the Somali People

Books

Can Somalian Literature Help Arouse Empathy in Apathetic Westerners?