My home of the Hague is an absolutely stunning destination with so much to offer. Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or simply love the beach, you’ll find that the Hague has so much to offer. I’ve collected my favorite photos of the Hague from my time living here to help inspire you to visit…
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The Nine Streets: A guide to Amsterdam’s best boutique shopping
Sometimes, you just need to treat yourself. One of my favorite parts of Amsterdam to go shopping for unique items in Amsterdam is the Nine Streets (Negen Straatjes). This small Amsterdam neighborhood is home to Amsterdam’s best boutique shopping. I include my favorite shops in this stylish shopping district and some tips for getting lunch.
The best 10 Christmas markets in the Netherlands not to miss
Although the Dutch Christmas markets are not as famous as their German counterparts, the Christmas markets in the Netherlands are absolutely charming. I ended up not ranking these strictly as people look for different things in different Christmas markets, but I’ve grouped it based on the opinions of friends. I’ve included ten Christmas markets in…
Releasing Seals into the Wadden Sea & Travel Tips for Friesland
Our weekend trip to Friesland was magical as it included releasing seals back into the wild (technically starting in Groningen, but we sailed into Frisian water), taking a boat tour to the UNESCO world heritage site of the Wadden Sea, enjoying the sandbanks/views of the Frisian islands, and exploring the traditional polder landscape of Friesland as well…
How to get to the Hague from Amsterdam by train in 8 easy steps
As someone who lives in the Hague who routinely visits Amsterdam and used to live in Amsterdam, I figured that it would be helpful to post a guide on how to visit the Hague from Amsterdam by train. You don’t need a tour. It’s super simple to take the train independently between these two Dutch cities! I…
Your insider guide to a perfect layover in Amsterdam by a local
As a seasoned traveler through Schiphol Airport who lives in Holland, I’ve been asked quite a few times about making the most of a layover in Amsterdam while transiting through Schiphol Airport. Although I’ve flown a lot, I find Schiphol to be one of the better airports that I’ve flown through due to its easy…
A chocolate lover’s guide to the best chocolate in Turin
Although Belgium is famous the world over for chocolate, Turin is often forgotten despite being its iconic role in chocolate creation. Turin is the birthplace of the chocolate bar and chocolate lovers will be in chocolate heaven in Piedmont, which has a long history of chocolate making. This chocolate lover’s guide to the best chocolate…
Secret Malta: A local’s guide to the most beautiful places in Malta
Malta is one of those countries that makes you fall in love with Europe, but how do you avoid all the crowds in Malta? Today, a Maltese local is here to tell you about the off the beaten path side to Malta that most tourists don’t see with some secret places in Malta that you…
Where to drink craft beer and cocktails in Belgrade, Serbia
Serbia is certainly on the cutting edge of cuisine and beer. Although I heard that Serbian craft beer wasn’t popular for a long time, you’ll find numerous fantastic options on where to drink craft beer in Belgrade. As Belgrade is a big destination for going out, you’ll need to find somewhere to go before the splats…
Vlaggetjesdag, Hollandse Nieuwe Haring, and herring in the Netherlands
Is there anything more Dutch than herring? This favorite fish is a staple of the Dutch diet, yet many foreigners know little about it. Ever since moving to the Hague, I was lucky enough to experience Vlaggetjesdag, an amazing yearly celebration of herring season in the Netherlands. I’ll be discussing Vlaggetjesdag, Dutch herring, and the amazing cultural…
