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This post contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. I absolutely adore my city of Amsterdam. It’s beautiful and there’s always something to do. But now that we are all settled and we’re not in the honeymoon stage anymore, sometimes I get antsy. You know…that “I have GOT to get outta here” feeling? […]
Amsterdam is a pretty loveable city. When you visit the Netherlands, you should definitely spend time in this city, I’ve even created an entire city guide for you! While you’re based in Amsterdam, there are a few possible day trips that you shouldn’t overlook if you want a varied and enjoyable experience. In the Netherlands […]
This post contains affiliate links. Giethoorn is jaw-dropping as a postcard-perfect village surrounded by water in the north of The Netherlands. People keep calling it the “Venice of the North” and the “Village with no Roads”…but I disagree. Though many like to compare Giethoorn to Venice I wouldn’t really compare it to any place! It’s got […]
Have you ever had your assumptions turned upside-down? Maybe you think people are rude in one country and learn it couldn’t be farther for the truth. It could be that you’ve heard isn’t worth writing home about, and then you have one of the best meals in your life! Well, taking a day trip to […]
My favorite part of traveling is finding those hidden gems…those places that the only locals and travelers who do major research seem to know about. Haarlem is one of those places. Simply put, it’s a real place that isn’t touristy. Yet, it’s completely charming with it’s canals, gabled buildings, and side streets that are postcard-perfect. […]
I’m starting to wonder if all Dutch towns are picture perfect. I’ve been to quite a few now, and it’s just uncanny how beautiful these towns are. Seriously though, have you seen Utrecht, Maastricht, Alkmaar, and Zaanse Schans? You really can’t make a wrong turn when traveling throughout the Netherlands. We went […]
Unlike the “Outside the Limits” series, this time we took a 2.5 hour train ride for our day trip. But it was still worth it! Tucked away in the southern tip of the Netherlands is a province surrounded by Belgium called Limburg. Maastricht is the capital of Limburg, is one of the oldest cities in […]
When visiting a major city, it’s always a surprise what you can find nearby. These places can feel a world away from the main city you are visiting. If you are in Amsterdam, you can see beautiful windmills at Zaanse Schans, and in the other direction, the charming city of Utrecht. But also, just a […]
Oh Holland! You with your beautiful flowers and flat bike-friendly land. No wonder I love you so! What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Holland? Affiliate link: You can purchase your Keukenhof tickets here Tulips? That’s what I thought! For two months between mid-March and mid-May you can visit Keukenhof, […]
Windmills and water are what you think of when you think of the Netherlands, right? If that’s the case, then you should definitely check out the windmills just outside Amsterdam! You don’t have to go far to feel like you are not in the city. Once you cross the IJ into North Amsterdam (Amsterdam Noord), […]
