As a born and raised New Yorker, one of the things that has driven me crazy about living abroad is not having access to good bagels. In a crazy attempt to rectify this, I’ve tried making my own everything bagels at home and trust me, they delivered. I’ve adjusted some other recipes in trying to get the right taste to my bagels as I love a bagel with an extra taste of garlic and onions. Keep reading for my real New York bagel recipe!
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Where to find authentic and cheap food in Amsterdam by a local
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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A perfect day trip to Delft: Interesting things to do in Delft
I used to think of myself as a big city girl, but after moving to the Netherlands, I fell in love with the smaller quieter cities in the Netherlands. One of my favorite cities in the Netherlands, which is an easy day trip from Amsterdam, is Delft. I’ve been living in the Hague for some months now and I routinely visit Delft each month.
Delft has one of the most prestigious universities in the Netherlands, so despite the history, Delft feels like a young town if you know where you’re looking.
This itinerary for Delft is a mix of historic sights and new modern shops/restaurants, so you get to experience both sides of this beautiful city. Keep reading for things to do in Delft in a compact one day itinerary for Delft.
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One day in Zwolle: The best things to do in Zwolle
If you’re looking for a great day trip from Amsterdam, you’ll be surprised how many things to do in Zwolle you’ll find–and how much great shopping you’ll find in this medieval Dutch city, including a beautiful bookstore. Keep reading for things to do in Zwolle, the Netherlands and how to get to Giethoorn from Amsterdam (via Zwolle).
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Where to eat in the Hague by a local: Affordable restaurants in Den Haag
Enough people have visited me in the Hague that I felt that it was time to put together a little eating guide with my favorite restaurants in the Hague. I prioritize authentic and good food over a fancy atmosphere. As a result, I’ve left off some of the many high caliber restaurants in the Hague worth visiting if you’re open to splurging a little. (I also left off junk food in the Hague!).
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How to buy Westvleteren 12 beer, the best beer in the world at the source, at the Westvleteren brewery
Dreaming of drinking the best beer in the world, Westvleteren 12? The only legal way to buy Westvleteren beer is at the abbey itself. Keep reading for information about the Westvleteren trappist beers, how to buy Westveleteren beer legally, and what it’s like going to the Westvleteren Brewery.
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The best coffee cafes in Amsterdam with ethical coffee by a local
Whether you just came for a short visit and don’t want to miss your flat white or you are looking for a place to work or becoming your second living room. We found some of the best coffee bars and cafes in Amsterdam where you can taste locally roasted and ethically sourced speciality coffees or treat yourself with latte art and fresh pastry. Keep reading for our picks for the best coffee in Amsterdam.
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The best cafes and coffee shops in the Hague for coffee in Den Haag
I knew that the Hague was cosmopolitan, however I never expected the range of cafes in the Hague that I’ve found here. As someone who is an entrepreneur, I find that working at a coffee shop (not that kind!) helps me feel both refreshed and inspired in a way that I cannot feel at home. Similarly, there’s a lot of taking a moment to enjoy on a good cup of coffee and the little joys that something so simple can bring, so keep reading for my favorite cafes and coffee shops in the Hague!
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Belgium in 4 days: Beer, Chocolate, & Castles
The beginner’s guide to Belgium’s best sights! Includes travel tips and top 5 sights for visiting Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges. Includes chocolate, beer, and castles! Read more for the best tourist sites to visit in Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges as well as travel advice for visiting Belgium in a quick 4-day itinerary.
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A free self-guided walking tour of the best chocolate in Brussels
If you’re figuring out what to do in Brussels and you’re a chocolate lover, you must try Belgian chocolate—and do a chocolate tasting in Brussels. Here’s some advice for finding the best chocolatiers in Brussels on a self-guided chocolate tour in Brussels, including their addresses!
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