European travel blog - A Wanderlust for Life

A Wanderlust For Life is a European travel blog. We are Sean and Jessica and are based in Amsterdam, we travel all around Europe and share our adventures here and on our social media (you can find those links above!). We love those experiences that you just have to write home about and enjoy exploring the local culture through food, drinks, and good company.

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Euro Destinations title

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–Latest posts–

Christmas in Amsterdam title

Amsterdam West

Eastern Docklands

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–Most popular posts–

Prague at Christma

Winter in Amsterdam

Weekend trips from Amsterdam

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–Recommended by us–

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Good food in Reykjavik

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–Travel videos–

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
(Photo from Gothenburg, Sweden)

We are spending it cozy in our home in Amsterdam surrounded by friends and good food. Sean's busy making a feast for 4 people...needless to say, we'll have tons of leftovers 😂

We feel so grateful for this year and look forward to 2020!

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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

My love. My city. My adopted home.

You are the prettiest thing. How do you do it? Thank you for being the perfect place for us. Thank you being welcoming, easy to get around, and being full of life and surprises.
We both couldn't be happier to live in this diverse well-known city.
We do ask that when you visit our city to be respectful. We LOVE helping visitors when we see they need a little assistance and most people are awesome! But if you come here to party, keept in mind we love here. A bunch of people live here. They want to keep their home nice. Please don't be crazy loud, acting a fool, or litter.
Please visit! Enjoy! Just be respectful. This isn't a city made just for you, it's made for all of us.

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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS

It's full-on holiday season here in the Netherlands! For the first time in the 5 years we've here, I ice skated on this ice rink. I haven't skated in so long that it was really hard and I used muscles I forgot I had 😂
Ice skating in Amsterdam is just one fun thing you can get into this winter around the holidays! There's a new blog post AND video all about it. Definitely watch the video to see how I did with ice skating 😉

What's your favorite thing to do in winter? Can be at home or when traveling.

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KULDIGA, LATVIA

Discovering charming small towns is what I'm all about. Ok, ok...I'm about discovering everything 🤗. What's your favorite thing about traveling. I think food has to be my favorite thing!

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RIGA, LATVIA

This city is something out of a fairytale. I've heard of cities like this...super colorful and a dream to wonder the streets. I couldn't believe how many times I just caught myself smiling while walking around.
Where have you been that automatically makes you smile?

I went by myself to attend a women's conference, buuuut I was basically sick the whole time. My hotel room wasn't a pleasant place to be and I couldn't wait to leave since I just associated it with illness. Not that it was the fault of the hotel as all. I went from one massive multi-day work event to another conference. Not super smart. Thank goodness the pharmacists were super helpful (and everyone here seems to speak perfect English) on my and gave me everything I could need to feel better.
Now, Sean and I need to go together because it was too epic to not take him up there! Besides, I need more Latvian wine 🙂 If you're confused about that, head to our YouTube channel (youtube.com/awanderlustforlife) to watch videos about what to expect when in Lativa. Yep, I still did videos! Can't you tell if I was sick? lol. That's a not-so-fun game 😂

The older we get, the more we get to know our bodies...I think it's the best thing about getting older. Now I know, I won't do back-to-back massive work conferences!

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KULDIGA, LATVIA
Press trip
This town was a wonderful little surprise. Outside the capital city of Riga is plenty of explore. But what struck me was just how beautiful it all was. On our little press trip, we stayed in Kuldiga and I wanted to stay longer. This was part of a women's conference so Sean wasn't able to join and I desperately want to take him back!

I stayed in an apartment that was super cute (well-decorated) and super livable. I've always thought it would be nice to go somewhere for a few days as a writer's retreat, this would totally be it! The whole town has a chill vibe while still having what you need.
Are you someone who wants to get out of the main city, or do you stick to the big city?

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HET SCHEEPVAARTMUSUEM

On the Amsterdam press trip I took in the Eastern Docklands, we also headed to this Maritime Museum. Honestly, I wasn't super excited but then I got to explore this replica Dutch ship and gawk at old maps.

Who doesn't love maps?! I actually need to go back with Sean so I can explore a bit more with him!

Would this be something you think you'd like to do?

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