Journal

On meeting, dating and the city.

Guides, stories and honest advice for singles who would rather meet people than profiles. Made by the team behind Adam & Eve.

Singles 50+ afternoon: why daytime works better

Stories

Singles 50+ afternoon: why daytime works better

9 November 2026

More articles

Speed dating in Amsterdam: how it works and what to watch for

By city

Speed dating in Amsterdam: how it works and what to watch for

9 November 2026
Singles gala: what makes a dressed-up edition different

Dress code

Singles gala: what makes a dressed-up edition different

9 November 2026
Atmosphere shot from an earlier edition

Dating & psychology

What does a matchmaker actually do?

9 November 2026
Singles dinner: how a dinner edition works

Stories

Singles dinner: how a dinner edition works

9 November 2026
Atmosphere shot from an earlier edition

Etiquette

Singles gala: dressing up without worrying

9 November 2026
The Rapenburg in Leiden

By city

Singles in Leiden: where to meet people

Singles in Leiden: the Rapenburg, the Beestenmarkt, the Hortus and the Burcht. Where to meet people in the oldest university city of the Netherlands.

8 November 20266 min read
The Grote Markt in Haarlem

By city

Singles in Haarlem: where to meet people

Singles in Haarlem: the Grote Markt, the Jopenkerk, Teylers Museum, Patronaat and the dunes within cycling distance.

8 November 20267 min read
The John Frost Bridge in Arnhem

By city

Singles in Arnhem: where to meet people

Singles in Arnhem: the Korenmarkt, the Rijnkade, Sonsbeek, the Modekwartier and the districts where people live. Where to meet people in the city on the Rhine.

8 November 20268 min read
The Vrijthof in Maastricht

By city

Singles in Maastricht: where to meet people

Singles in Maastricht: the Vrijthof, het Plein, Wyck and the Maas. Where to meet people in the southernmost city of the Netherlands.

8 November 20266 min read
Two people in conversation at a cafe bar

Dating & psychology

Dating without swiping: the options that remain

Dating without swiping: what the figures on living alone say, the four routes that remain in the Netherlands and how to get through an evening like that.

8 November 20266 min read
Stratumseind in Eindhoven

By city

Singles in Eindhoven: drinks, speed dating and what is not measured yet

Singles in Eindhoven: Stratumseind and its 225 metres of bars, Strijp-S, the Effenaar, Dutch Design Week and Glow. Where to meet people in the design capital.

8 November 20266 min read

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