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The beautiful lit up Leiden Christmas Market at night. This floating Christmas market is perfect for foodies! #leiden #travel #holland #netherlands

Why you must experience the Floating Christmas Market in Leiden

October 20, 2019 by Karen 2 Comments

I’m almost too late, but I finally visited the lovely floating Leiden Christmas Market along the canals this weekend. This charming Christmas market in Leiden has something for everyone, especially foodies. Keep reading about the annual Christmas market in Leiden!

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

Exterior of De Vergulde Kruik cafe in Leiden, one of the most charming Dutch bars in Leiden./Buiten van De Vergulde Kruik in Leiden, een gezellig bruin café in leiden. #leiden #travel #nederland #holland

Café De Vergulde Kruik: the Heineken star cafe in Leiden

February 14, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

If you’re a lover of Heineken or just old brown bars in general, you will want to check out Cafe De Vergulde Kruik in Leiden. This cozy brown bar is one of the oldest brown bars in the city with an incredible story about the Heineken Star. It’s one of my go-to places for a beer, so I’ll include some tips for your visit!

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Filed Under: Europe, Holland, Leiden, Local Guides, Uncategorized

Rapenburg canal in Leiden. Read about the best things to do in Leiden in this complete guide to Leiden in one day.

One day in Leiden: A free self-guided walking tour of Leiden

June 4, 2018 by Karen 5 Comments

A lot of you have been really curious about Leiden. Since moving to the Hague, I regularly visit Leiden and I’m actually considering moving to Leiden as I love it so much. This cozy Dutch university town is the perfect day trip from Amsterdam (or Rotterdam), so I’ll be showing off the highlights of Leiden in this little guide to one of my favorite Dutch cities with a free self-guided walking tour of Leiden to ensure that you see the best of Leiden in one day.

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Leiden, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, europe, holland, Netherlands, Travel

What to do in Leiden: The 18 best things do in Leiden

February 25, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Since I’ve moved to Zuid Holland, I go weekly to Leiden. Leiden is one of the most charming cities of the Netherlands without question. This guide to Leiden focuses on the best things to do in Leiden that I’ve brought my visitors to! If you can wish for Amsterdam without the crowds, you better take the train just thirty minutes to Leiden!

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

The Hooglandse Kerk is one of the symbols of Leiden. This Gothic church is still in use and open to the public part of the year! #leiden #holland #netherlands #nederland #kerk

The Hooglandse Church, a Gothic church in Leiden

February 14, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

One of the most beautiful buildings in Leiden is easily the Hooglandse Kerk (translation: Highland Church). This Gothic church is hard to miss while wandering around Leiden and I always love walking past it whenever I’m in Leiden. Unlike many churches in the Netherlands, it is still in use. This article will discuss the interesting history of the Hooglandse Kerk and how to visit the Hooglandse Church.

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Filed Under: Europe, Holland, Leiden, The Netherlands, Uncategorized

Beautiful view of the Rapenburg canal taken from one of the main filming locations of the Miniaturist in Leiden, the Netherlands.

The Miniaturist filming locations and must-see places for fans of the book

October 1, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

I burned through the Miniaturist.  This charming book about the Dutch Golden Age will transport you to Amsterdam.  When I heard that the book was being transformed into a miniseries, I was quite excited. This guide to locations inspired by and shown in the miniseries will allow you to step into Petronella Oortman’s world. Keep reading for the Miniaturist filming locations in the Netherlands!

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Filed Under: Amsterdam, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Leiden, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam

View of the interior of the Sweat Room at Leiden University in the Netherlands, an unique sight in Leiden. #travel #leiden #holland #netherlands

The Sweat Room in Leiden: A unique place worth seeing

February 10, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

One of the most lovely universities in the Netherlands is Leiden University. This university, which was founded in 1575 was the first university in the Netherlands (as the border is now set). Within the university, on the second floor, you’ll find a unique room full of signatures that is only open a few times in a year…

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

Exterior of the Leiden American Pilgrim Museum in the Netherlands, one of the best places to learn about the life of the Pilgrims in the Netherlands! #travel #history

The Pilgrims in Leiden: History and Must-see locations

February 6, 2019 by Karen 1 Comment

As an American living in the Netherlands, it’s been fascinating to discover the key locations for the Pilgrims in the Netherlands. Although not everyone realizes that the Pilgrims lived in Leiden, you can visit many of the key locations relevant to them. I include some history of the Pilgrims in the Netherlands as well as the addresses of where to go! 2020 marks the 400th year when the Pilgrims departed on the Mayflower to the Americas!

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

View of the Pieterskerk in Leiden with a view of the Van Hagerbeer organ (rarely opened). The Pilgrims attended services here! #travel #leiden #holland #netherlands

The Pieterskerk in Leiden: a historic church worth seeing

February 10, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

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 to make your trip worthwhile.

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

View from the second level of Leiden's castle, de Burcht. #leiden #holland #netherlands #nederland

De Burcht (Leiden Castle): A free and historic park worth visiting

February 10, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

One of my favorite places to read in Leiden or relax in Leiden is the De Burcht. This castle turned fortress in Leiden has a fascinating history. Today, it’s free to visit this stunning park in Leiden. I’ll include some tips for visiting De Burcht and a bit of de Burcht history!

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Filed Under: Europe, Holland, Leiden, Local Guides, The Netherlands

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