One of the most popular spring/summer day trips from Amsterdam has to be Alkmaar. Maybe I’ve been a bad resident of Holland, but I somehow had never visited Alkmaar. Alkmaar is a charming city about 35 minutes from Amsterdam by train. This is a one day guide to Alkmaar with the best things to do…
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Catspotting: A crazy cat lover’s guide to cats in Amsterdam
I love cats. This is a detailed guide to my beloved Amsterdam with the best places to meet cats in Amsterdam, officially and unofficially, with my favorite cats. If you’re a fan of Catspotting, you’re going to love this guide to Amsterdam. I’m a crazy cat lady and meeting cats when traveling is one of my favorite hobbies. …
Your perfect itinerary for a weekend in Luxembourg road trip
I’ve been so curious about Luxembourg for so long! This past week, I took a road trip with my parents-in-law to Germany and Luxembourg, which included a weekend in Luxembourg by car. This itinerary is a bit relaxed compared to some other Luxembourg itineraries, but I hope that it gives you the chance to see…
Where to eat in Delft by a local for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Jacob’s work means that both of us find ourselves in Delft quite often. Luckily, there are some great restaurants in Delft, far beyond the typical tourist fare. I hope that this guide to the best food in Delft helps you find a good and reasonable meal in Delft! I indicate vegan-friendly spots in Delft with…
Ein Tag in Haarlem: ein perfekter Reiseplan mit Aktivitäten in Haarlem
Wenn du die Niederlande besuchst, musst du von Amsterdam nach Haarlem fahren, einer typisch “niederländischen” Stadt. Haarlem ist ein sehr einfacher Tagesausflug von Amsterdam aus, nur fünfzehn Minuten mit dem Zug. Diese ikonische niederländische Stadt mit hübschen Kanälen, weniger Touristen, entspannter Atmosphäre und beeindruckender Architektur ist ein Muss für Menschen, die nur wenig Zeit in…
Where to find the best vegan food in Amsterdam by locals
As someone who has to skip Dutch cheese due to my IBS, I eat vegan quite often, however I’ve somehow never written about my favorite vegan places to eat in Amsterdam. I was recently in touch with Desmond and Karim, two Amsterdammers passionate about vegan food, and we’ve put together a helpful guide to the best…
Durbuy Belgium: The most beautiful day trip from Brussels
​Durbuy, Belgium is a beautiful Belgian city in the province of Luxembourg in Wallonia (the southern part of Belgium). Before seeing a photo of Durbuy online, I had never heard of this picture perfect Belgian city, however, when I took a road trip through Belgium, we hightailed it to Durbuy to ensure that we had…
Hotel Not Hotel Review: A quirky and affordable hotel in Amsterdam
I love a quirky hotel. On my last night living in Amsterdam, I stayed at Hotel Not Hotel. This review of the hotel is not sponsored and I paid for my stay myself. I hope this review helps you judge if Hotel not Hotel is for you…or not.
Celebrating Carnival in the Netherlands: What to know about celebrating Carnaval
I have to admit: I have a weakness for celebrations, especially ones with a fascinating history. Ever since moving to the Netherlands, I’ve been curious about carnival. These are my tips for attending carnival in the Netherlands for the first time. I headed down to Breda (known as Kielegat during carnaval) to celebrate carnival in Brabant! This…
How to buy cheap train tickets in the Netherlands
After living in the Netherlands for three, I’ve become frugal as I find the Dutch trains expensive. I’m here to dish my insider tips for how to buy cheap train tickets in the Netherlands.  I’ve divided this post on how to save money on the Dutch trains into two sections: tips for tourists to save…