Traveling around the Netherlands can be quite frustrating to foreigners as there are so many modes of transportation. This article will discuss the best train tickets and public transit tickets for traveling in the Netherlands. I include recommendations for the best ticket to use within Amsterdam as well as the best ticket option for a…
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Amsterdam Light Festival: The best thing to do in winter in Amsterdam
The Amsterdam Light Festival is a yearly festival in Amsterdam with changing lights (on an annual basis). I consider the changing light exhibitions created by artists from all over the world one of the best things to do in Amsterdam in winter. You can see the Amsterdam Light Festival on foot, by boat, or by…
Day Trips from Brussels: Villers Abbey in Wallonia, Belgium
After reading about Abbaye de Villers after seeing some photos when researching day trips from Brussels, I had to visit this beautiful Belgian abbey! Villers Abbey is located in Villers-la-Ville within French part of Belgium, called Wallonia, and I consider one of the best things to see in Belgium. This beautiful abbey is in ruins,…
Valkenburg Christmas Market: The most unique christmas market in the Netherlands!
This past weekend, we visited the Valkenburg Christmas Markets. Although people assume that there’s only one Christmas market in Valkenburg, there’s a reason why Valkenburg is called the Kerststad Valkenburg… There are three Christmas markets within this charming Dutch city that is extremely close to both Belgium and Germany. This post includes tips for visiting the…
The Zeeheldenkwartier: A guide to the coolest neighborhood of the Hague
Zeeheldenkwartier is situated within walking distance of the Hague center. It is a lively and atmospheric district full of cafes, yoga studios, entrepreneurs, pop-up stores and events. Designers sell their unique clothing, furniture, and homewares in boutiques along the streets of Prins Hendrikstraat, Piet Heinstraat, Zoutmanstraat, and Anna Paulownastraat. This guide to the Zeeheldenkwartier covers…
The Pieterskerk in Leiden: a historic church worth seeing
When visiting Leiden, it’s hard to overlook visiting the Pieterskerk, one of the many iconic churches of Leiden. This church dates back to the medieval ages and can be visiting for a few euros (or viewed for free outside). If you’re a history lover, it’s worth visiting the Pieterskerk and I include a few tips…
What to do in Groningen by a local: The best things to do in Groningen in one day
This week, I’ll be sharing a guide to Groningen, written by a local who has been living in Groningen. This post about Groningen includes what to do in Groningen in one day, including a complete itinerary of things to do in Groningen and where to eat in Groningen if you’re considering taking a day/weekend trip…
How to visit the stunning private beach and the Devon cliffs at Ladram Bay
After stumbling upon a photo of the Devon cliffs at Ladram Bay, my friend Sophie and I decided to set out on a mission: to find these beautiful cliffs. The cliffs are hidden next to a private beach at Ladram Bay Holiday Park. I’ll be detailing my experience visiting the cliffs, the best spots to…
The Hague on a budget: 15 Free things to do in the Hague by a local
As a proud resident of the Hague, I can tell that there are countless things to do in the Hague for free. I’ve mixed this list of budget activites in the Hague with more interesting tourist activities that are all possible without spending a dime with some of my favorite places to relax in the…
Visiting Sint Anna ter Muiden, the smallest town in the Netherlands
When I read about Sint Anna ter Muiden and a couple sources mentioned that it was one of the most beautiful towns in the Netherlands, I was very curious. This small town is the most western point of the Netherlands and it only has 50 people (as of 2006). This makes Sint Anna ter Muiden…
