The Netherlands

Local Tip!

Travel in April, May, June, or September

While there’s something to love about every season in The Netherlands, July and August is peak season. The weather is nice (although I still recommend packing an umbrella), but you’ll be in the company of hoards of travelers enjoying their summer vacations. My advice? Plan a trip for April or May to see the country’s famous flowers! Or visit in September because sometimes the summer sticks around a little longer. The weather will be unpredictable, but if you’re lucky, you may get a few beach-worthy days, so pack a swimsuit!

Where to visit

The Netherlands is so much more than Amsterdam, and it’s my mission to introduce you to the hidden gems of the country. Visit Rotterdam for modern architecture, The Hague for a mix of beach and city life, and don’t forget about Woerden— the cutest cheese town you’ve never heard of. One thing that’s guaranteed? You’ll find canals, tulips, appeltaart (pie), and bikes everywhere you go! Will you pedal your way through the countryside?

The Netherlands Travel Inspiration

The Ultimate tulip guide: How to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands

Jessica C. April 26, 2022

All the colors. All the flowers. All the smiles! Seeing tulips in the Netherlands is a must-do activity in the spring. Holland and tulips are basically synonymous and for good reason! In the early part of the year, they are everywhere. And I

Unique places to stay in the Netherlands | Both in Amsterdam and around the country

Jessica C. June 9, 2021

Discover unique and quirky places to stay in the Netherlands! From Amsterdam to Zeeland, there’s somewhere cool for you to sleep.

5 cities not to miss in the Netherlands

Jessica C. March 4, 2021

These are the top 5 cities not to miss in the Netherlands. Be sure to plan a least a week to visit the Netherlands to see these different places.

Most popular activities in the Netherlands

Jessica C. December 16, 2020

Discover the Netherlands through a bunch of fun activities and see a different side outside of Amsterdam.

7 small towns worth visiting in the Netherlands

Jessica C. June 16, 2020

Looking for an alternative to Amsterdam? Visit these small towns in the Netherlands with traditional Dutch charm, unique experiences, and good food.

Visiting the Netherlands | What you need to know before traveling to the Netherlands

Jessica C. June 9, 2020

Visiting the Netherlands? This guide is designed to give you a quick overview of what any visitor to the Netherlands needs to know.

Major events in the Netherlands worth visiting for

Jessica C. February 25, 2020

While there are plenty of things to do in the Netherlands in general,a bunch of those things to do are outside of Amsterdam. Yep, there are events in the Netherlands throughout the whole year that are worth visiting. No matter what your interests

Visiting the Keukenhof – Holland’s flower garden

Jessica C. February 11, 2020

If you’re coming to Amsterdam between mid-March and mid-May, you are in for SUCH a treat! Those bright and colorful images of flowers you think of when you imagine what it’s like to be in Holland will come to life. A day trip

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