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View of Our Lord in the Attic, a hidden church in Amsterdam that you must see! This small museum in Amsterdam is a must for history lovers! #amsterdam #holland #travel #netherlands #nederland #kerk

Our Lord in the Attic: Amsterdam’s Hidden Church That You Must See

February 6, 2022 by Karen 4 Comments

Whenever family and friends visit me in Amsterdam, I always bring them to one of my favorite local secrets: a hidden church in Amsterdam. Our Lord in the Attic is a small museum a bit off the beaten path. It’s is one of my favorite museums in Amsterdam as it does a fantastic of teaching about the Dutch way of life and Dutch history. Keep reading for the history of his hidden church, tips for visiting Our Lord in the Attic, and how to save on admission fees by visiting Onze Lieve heer op Zolder for free!

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Photo of Brouwerij 't IJ, the famous Amsterdam brewery next to a windmill. This craft brewery is a great place to get a beer in Amsterdam! #amsterdam #netherlands #travel #beer #windmill

Brouwerij ‘t IJ: Tips for visiting Amsterdam’s brewery next to a windmill

November 22, 2021 by Karen Leave a Comment

One of my favorite places to bring friends visiting Amsterdam is Brouwerij ‘t IJ. This iconic Amsterdam brewery next to a windmill is one of Amsterdam’s best destinations for craft beer, so if you love craft beer, keep reading my tips for visiting this famous Amsterdam craft brewery.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Charming canals of Giethoorn, a charming village in the Netherlands

One Day in Giethoorn, the Dutch fairytale village without roads

April 19, 2022 by Karen 14 Comments

You’ve probably seen photos online of the prettiest village in the Netherlands, Giethoorn. Visiting Giethoorn from Amsterdam is a doable day trip from Amsterdam if you’re patient enough to spend two hours getting there independently.

I personally preferred staying overnight at Giethoorn in the picturesque village, so you get to enjoy the sunset over the calm canals without the crowds…  Keep reading for my tips for visiting Giethoorn, the Netherlands without a tour.  I also include information on how to get to Giethoorn from Amsterdam!

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: beautiful places, Couples Travel, Netherlands, off the beaten path travel

Montelbaanstoren Tower is one of the most beautiful secret spots in Amsterdam!

Secret Amsterdam: 30+ secret places to visit in Amsterdam by a local

April 22, 2022 by Karen 27 Comments

I’ve been putting off this guide to secret Amsterdam for a while as living in Amsterdam has made me worry about sharing my secret places in Amsterdam where I go to avoid the tourists.  However, it’s not nice not to share. In this local’s guide to Amsterdam off the beaten path, you’ll be visiting some Amsterdam secret spots as well as some really non-touristy things to do in Amsterdam.  

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, Sustainable Tourism, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, europe, Netherlands, off the beaten path travel, Travel, travel tips

Cafe 't Smalle, one of the cozy cafes in the Jordaan that you can't miss! This brown bar is perfect for a cozy coffee after a enjoying a lovely walk through the Jordaan. #jordaan #amsterdam #holland #netherlands

Secret Jordaan: a self-guided walking tour of the Jordaan

November 12, 2018 by Karen 10 Comments

One of my favorite neighborhoods in Amsterdam is the Jordaan.  If you’re looking to escape some of the crowds of center and experience some of the charm of Amsterdam, you can follow this self-guided walking guide to the Jordaan, one of Amsterdam’s most charming neighborhoods, to see a few secrets of de Jordaan that you might not see otherwise.  It’s based on my time living just five minutes away from the Jordaan.

I do my best to discuss history as well as some charming cafes, restaurants, hofjes and streets that I always love to stop into.  The walking tour of de Jordaan should take about 1.5 hours. The total distance covered is 2 kilometers (~1 mile), but I encourage you to slow down.  Map at the bottom of the post.

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A virtual tour of the Netherlands with 30+ virtual tours and museums in Amsterdam and other cities in the Netherlands!

Virtual Netherlands Tour: Visit 30+ places in Holland from your couch

April 14, 2020 by Karen 2 Comments

How often can you say that we’re living through a moment that will be remembered in history books for ages? I’ve been hunkered down at my apartment in the Netherlands and yes, I’m well. As a small way of entertaining you all at this stressful time, I’ve decided to pull together as many online and virtual museum experiences in Holland and beyond in the Netherlands so that you can imagine that you’re traveling through the Netherlands even if it’s only via online. I hope that you all enjoy and you’re all healthy!

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Expat Life, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands

Cookies at Van Stapele, one of the best cheap places to eat in Amsterdam. Read more tips on eating in Amsterdam on a budget!

Where to find authentic and cheap food in Amsterdam by a local

June 1, 2020 by Karen 19 Comments

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 also eat at non-chains that provide some healthy options! It’s possible to stay on a budget while eating in Amsterdam, so keep reading for the best cheap eats in Amsterdam.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, food, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips

Insider tips for how to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands using public transportation from Amsterdam. Includes free tulip field walking route near Keukenhof and directions to the Dutch tulip fields from Amsterdam.

How to see the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free by a local

November 1, 2018 by Karen 25 Comments

I’m obsessed with tulips and one of my favorite parts of living in the Netherlands is going to the tulip fields in Holland each year. I include tips for seeing the tulip fields near Amsterdam for free!

Although most people visit Keukenhof, it’s very easy to see the Dutch tulip fields without a tour or a bike.  You can easily visit the fields on a budget, so read for tips on how to see the tulip fields in the Netherlands for free two different ways.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized Tagged With: Amsterdam, biking, Budget Travel, nature, Netherlands, Travel, travel tips, tulips

Photo of oliebollen. Read more about the food that you must try in the Netherlands for New Year's Eve and what to know before celebrating NYE in Amsterdam

Tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam

November 13, 2020 by Karen 1 Comment

Considering visiting Amsterdam for New Year’s Eve? Amsterdam is one of the best European cities to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Europe within. Read insider tips by a resident on the best things to do on New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam, the best parties on NYE in Amsterdam, and where to buy fireworks in Amsterdam.

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The beautiful Roze Kasteel, an castle that is part of the abandoned Dutch amusement park Land van Ooit is just outside of Den Bosch and can be legally visited! #abandoned

Off the beaten path Netherlands: 25+ quirky and strange places to visit

January 22, 2019 by Karen 3 Comments

As a Dutch resident, I love exploring the Netherlands, but writing about the Grote Markt in a town can get a bit tiresome. For a while, I’ve been pursuing some really off the beaten path places in the Netherlands and these are my favorite quirky places in the Netherlands to add to your Dutch bucket list if you’re someone who loves the strange, the adventurous, the macabre, the magical, and the weird. They’re spread throughout the country.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Brabant, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

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Karen. American expat and cat lover from New York City who lived in Amsterdam…. Then, Paris. Now, living in The Hague, the Netherlands. Happily married to Jacob.

Guidebook Author to Moon Amsterdam, Brussels, and Bruges, published March 2022.

 

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