Read insider tips for visiting Amsterdam on a budget and surviving Amsterdam on a budget by an Amsterdam tourist turned local. Includes money saving tips for Amsterdam.
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Insider guide for visiting Lisbon for the first time from a local
If Italy and Spain are the big blockbusters of Mediterranean Europe, Portugal is the critically acclaimed indie flick – all people can say are good things, but for some reason, it still goes under the radar! This guide to Lisbon was written by Mimi, a digital nomad who lived in Lisbon for much of last…
25 Dutch foods that you must try in Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Trying to figure out what to eat in the Netherlands? Your list of the most famous Dutch foods that you’ll want to try while visiting Amsterdam, the Netherlands written by a Dutch resident. I also include tips on where to find these typically Dutch foods in Amsterdam. You’ll find a downloadable checklist of 25 foods to…
Where to find authentic and cheap food in Amsterdam by a local
Finding the best places to eat in Amsterdam where you’re on a tight budget can be tricky as eating in Amsterdam seems expensive. As a resident of 2+ years of Amsterdam, I wrote this guide to where to eat in Amsterdam on a budget for anyone looking for cheap restaurants in Amsterdam who want to…
A day trip to Oudewater, a bewitching town in Utrecht
One of the cities that I’ve been quite curious about is Oudewater. This small town in the Utrecht region has a dark secret. For many years, suspected witches from all over Europe have come here, which has left an interesting legacy for this cute and sleepy town. This day trip guide to Oudewater includes a…
The best tickets for traveling by train and public transit within Holland
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…
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…