If you’re planning your trip to the Netherlands, you might want to visit one of the famous Dutch cheese markets to see where Dutch cheese is made. In this guide to cheese markets in the Netherlands, I’ll be detailing the various cheese markets in the Netherlands, the history of cheese in the Netherlands, and my opinion…
Weekend Trips from Amsterdam
Secret the Hague: 25+ secret places to visit in Den Haag
Ever since moving to the Hague, I’ve been busy trying to exploring this beautiful city. Although to many people that I’ve met from elsewhere, the Hague is boring and they’ve “been there“. However, the Hague is full of secrets in plain sight and this city has a lot more to offer than people realize. Keep…
One perfect day in Dordrecht, the Venice of Holland
While my mom visited me this summer, we finally visited Dordrecht as a day trip. This stunning city without the crowds of Amsterdam is an easy day trip from Rotterdam, the Hague, or Amsterdam, however the quiet charm of Dordrecht won me over with its beautiful canals, picturesque warehouses, and stunning views.
Texel: Perfect Couple Weekend Trip from Amsterdam
I didn’t hear of Texel until I moved to the Netherlands. This beautiful island in the North of the Netherlands (about 3.5 hours from Amsterdam) is a well-kept secret among Dutchies who spend their vacations sunbathing on its clean beaches, swimming into the Wadden Sea, biking along its heather-filled dunes, visiting its seal sanctuary for injured…
15 of the most beautiful places in Holland that you must visit
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…
A perfect day in Middelburg, the Netherlands: Zeeland’s picturesque capital
On my quest to visit every province in the Netherlands, I ended up visiting Middelburg, the Netherlands. This picturesque capital of Zeeland is perfect for anyone who is a history geek and is looking for a side of culture. In general, I would not recommend a day trip to Middelburg from Holland, but rather at…
The Pilgrims in Leiden: History and Must-see locations
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 Best 20 Day Trips from Amsterdam by a Dutch resident
I’ve been living in Holland for over four years now. One of the best parts of the Netherlands is how easy it is to take day trips within the Netherlands! I include insider tips from my time living in Amsterdam for the best day trips from Amsterdam to other gorgeous Dutch cities, including Gouda, Leiden,…
Insider spots in ‘s-Hertogenbosch that you must see by a local
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…
Tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Scheveningen and the Hague
Happy New Year! This was my first New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands in a bit and it was lovely celebrating it in my current home of The Hague. New Year’s Eve in the Hague, like most of the Netherlands, is something akin to a war zone… I include tips for spending New Year’s Eve…