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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

A beautiful canal boat cruising down the canals of Amsterdam. Taking a canal cruise in Amsterdam is a top thing to do in the Netherlands! #netherlands #amsterdam #travel

Your Dutch bucket list: 55+ Amazing things to do in the Netherlands

November 16, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

I’ve been lucky enough to call the Netherlands my home.  Visiting family and friends will ask me what is the one thing that they must do in the Netherlands. That answer isn’t so easy.  We’ve came up with 55+ things for you to do in the Netherlands to add to your Dutch bucket list based on our time living in the Netherlands.  Not everything will be possible (due to weather) during your trip, but I hope that it inspires you to revisit this beautiful country.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Brabant, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam, Zeeland

The Roze Kasteel, part of the now abandoned amusement park Land van Ooit. This Dutch amusement park was abandoned in the late 2000s and is now legal to visit! #abandoned

Photos of the abandoned Roze Kasteel in the Land van Ooit

July 29, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

After living here in the Netherlands for a couple of years, I can tell you that I’m quite surprised when I read about something truly abandoned in the Netherlands.  After reading about the Roze Kasteel (Kasteel D’Oultremont) in Drunen, I was curious about this abandoned amusement park and castle in the Netherlands.  This post will discuss how to visit the now-closed Land van Ooit, now known as the Poort van Heusden, and what it is for my readers who aren’t familiar with 2000s Dutch television.  Note, this castle has now been renovated, so the pink color is gone.

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Filed Under: Brabant, Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Saint Malo is one of the filming locations of Netflix's new Dutch series, Undercover!

Where to find the exact filming locations for Undercover from Netflix

May 6, 2019 by Karen 6 Comments

As a serial Netflix binger, you can believe I was so excited when I saw that Netflix had a new series about the Netherlands and Belgium called Undercover. This series takes place along the Belgium/Dutch border, however you’ll find a number of other filming locations for Undercover throughout Europe. I’ve done the hard work pinning down these Under filming locations in case you want to go in the shoes of your favorite undercover cops! I’ve tried to avoid spoilers here.

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Filed Under: Belgium, Brabant, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Planning to attend Carnival in the Netherlands? What to know before your first Dutch carnival, carnival costume inspiration, the best places to celebrate Carnaval in the Netherlands for foreigners, and the history of Carnival in the Netherlands.

Celebrating Carnival in the Netherlands: What to know about celebrating Carnaval

April 25, 2018 by Karen 2 Comments

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 post will be about the history of Dutch carnival,  Dutch carnival traditions, and what to know before celebrating Carnaval in Nederland. …

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

Het Noordbrabants Museum, one of the best insider spots to visit in Den Bosch! #brabant #travel #netherlands #denbosch

Insider spots in ‘s-Hertogenbosch that you must see by a local

February 1, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

No matter how many times you’ve been to a city, there’s nothing like seeing it through a local’s eyes! This guide to Den Bosch written by Brabant local Francis brings you to some local-only insider spots in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, one of Brabant’s loveliest cities. We hope that it inspires you to revisit Den Bosch, even if you’ve been before!

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

Man traveling from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam. Although Eindhoven Airport has cheap flights, you might want to find out the cost of traveling from Eindhoven to Amsterdam! #eindhoven #travel

Your independent guide for traveling from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam

January 25, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

So, you’ve found an incredibly cheap flight from/to Eindhoven Airport… You’re probably wondering: Is it worth it to fly into Eindhoven Airport if your final destination is Amsterdam? This guide aims to help you figure this out. Similarly, I’ll cover the best ways to independently travel from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam.

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Brabant, Budget Travel, Europe, Expat Life, Local Guides, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Tulips growing in a greenhouse in Noord Holland. If you want to see the Dutch tulips without the crowds, you can see the tulip fields north of Amsterdam! #travel #netherlands #holland #amsterdam #tulips

A local’s complete guide to seeing the tulip fields in the Netherlands

January 23, 2019 by Karen 4 Comments

I am kind of obsessed with the Dutch tulips and every single year that I’ve been living in the Netherlands, I’ve sought out the best tulip fields to visit in the Netherlands. I’ve rounded out the best places to find the tulips beyond the Lisse area to give you some alternatives to the popular Keukenhof area based on my time living in the Netherlands.

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

St. John's Cathedral in Den Bosch. This medieval gothic cathedral is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the Netherlands! #denbosch #nederland

One day in ‘s-Hertogenbosch: the best things to do in Den Bosch

July 29, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

‘s-Hertogenbosch, nicknamed Den Bosch, has been on my list of places to visit. This stunning city with a rich culture and history in Brabant is often overlooked by tourists despite the fact that Den Bosch is only a day trip away from Amsterdam. Although I expected Den Bosch to be beautiful and historic, I was surprised by Den Bosch. It’s a city that is not stuck in time and I’ve created an itinerary for one day in Den Bosch to show you the best things to do in Den Bosch.

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Filed Under: Brabant, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, The Netherlands, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

Sleeping Beauty's castle in the Efteling Sprookjesbos, one of the most unique parts of the Efteling theme park in the Netherlands.

Efteling Theme Park: The best theme park in the Netherlands

September 11, 2018 by Karen 4 Comments

As a lover of the strange and unique, it took me a long time to visit Efteling. Too long.  In case you haven’t heard of Efteling, the Efteling theme park is one of the best theme parks in the Netherlands and truly one of the most unique.  I grew up going to Disney every year and I have to say that Efteling is truly one of the best amusement parks that I’ve been to. Keep reading on why you need to visit Efteling, how to get to Efteling, and the best attractions at Efteling.

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Filed Under: Brabant, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, The Netherlands, Travel, 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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