The Netherlands

Your insider 420-friendly guide to cannabis in Amsterdam by a local

August 5, 2019 by Laura Verheijke Leave a Comment

Last Updated on August 8, 2019

Amsterdam has long been considered to be ‘The OG Stoner Hotspot’–the place to go to get high and let loose long before the decriminalization and legalization of Marijuana started sweeping the globe.

Visiting a Dutch coffeeshop is still a rite of passage for the many tourists who flock to the city every year, but it can still be pretty overwhelming. Here’s my Amsterdammer’s guide to safely experience the city’s gorgeous ganja. This local 420 guide to Amsterdam includes the best coffeeshops in Amsterdam and what you need to know about cannabis in Amsterdam before you toke up written by a former coffeeshop employee!

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Tips for taking a day trip to Kinderdijk for the first time without a tour

July 12, 2019 by Karen 1 Comment

Last Updated on July 12, 2019

One of the most magical places in the Netherlands has to be Kinderdijk. This UNESCO recognized village full of windmills is a must-see, however, you can certainly avoid the crowds at Kinderdijk with these tips! I highlight the unique history of Kinderdijk, some etiquette for visiting Kinderdijk, and how to visit Kinderdijk independently.

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A perfect 10-day itinerary for Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris

June 26, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on June 26, 2019

As an American who has lived in Paris, briefly Brussels, and Amsterdam, I know that one of the popular routes for first-time travelers (as well as experienced travelers) is to spend a week (or 10 days) traveling from Amsterdam to Brussels to Paris. This is a great route as there are great train and bus connections between all of these cities. I’ll be doing an overview of what to do in each city along with some helpful tips for planning your itinerary!

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Your perfect Netherlands itinerary by a Dutch resident

June 19, 2019 by Karen 9 Comments

Last Updated on June 19, 2019

After over three years of living in the Netherlands, I’ve been asked a lot about how much time to spend in the Netherlands. A lot of people speed through the Netherlands only stopping for one day in Amsterdam, but I’d recommend enjoying at least 7 days in the Netherlands if you have the chance. I’ll be covering the highlights of the Netherlands and tips for getting around the Netherlands in this Dutch itinerary.

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

May 23, 2019 by Karen 25 Comments

Last Updated on October 22, 2019

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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Where to find the exact filming locations for Undercover from Netflix

May 6, 2019 by Karen 2 Comments

Last Updated on June 19, 2019

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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One perfect day in Woerden with the best things to do in Woerden

May 2, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on May 2, 2019

About a year ago, I had visited Woerden. I was utterly charmed by this town outside of Utrecht that hosts one of the last remaining authentic cheese markets in the Netherlands. This is a day trip guide to Woerden with what to do in Woerden. (Woerden is best visited in summer when you can experience the cheese market!)

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Your day trip guide to Hoorn, the Netherlands with the best things to do in Hoorn

April 20, 2019 by Karen 5 Comments

Last Updated on August 19, 2019

Considering visiting Hoorn, the Netherlands? Hoorn is a beautiful Dutch city that is an easy day trip from Amsterdam that is widely considered one of the cutest cities in Holland. The train between Amsterdam and Hoorn takes only thirty minutes. This guide to Hoorn will focus on historical aspects of Hoorn and things to do in Hoorn.

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15 of the most beautiful places in Holland that you must visit

April 17, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on July 12, 2019

Holland is absolutely beautiful year-round, however it is especially stunning in spring when everything goes into bloom. I’ve been doing some extra traveling within Holland itself recently and I figured it was time to write about the most beautiful places in Holland to visit, including cities and small towns that I wish that I had visited earlier.

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A day trip to Oudewater, a bewitching town in Utrecht

April 16, 2019 by Karen Leave a Comment

Last Updated on October 17, 2019

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 guide on where to eat in Oudewater, the cutest shops in Oudewater, and what to do in Oudewater.

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