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Blankenheim is a charming medieval town in Germany not far from Cologne that is full of gorgeous half-timbered buildings. This gorgeous city is about an hour drive from Cologne and you might pass through it when driving through the Eiffel National Park region This guide to Blankenheim covers the best things to do in Blankenheim, Germany.
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As much as I love to disconnect while traveling in Europe, I’m mildly addicted to the Internet and often require WiFi! I’m a cheapskate when it comes to paying extra data fees, carrying around an expensive Wi-Fi device, or needing to pay extra to simply check my data. These are my tips for finding Wifi for free (ish) while traveling in Europe, so you can easily stay in touch with family or look up things! It’s easier than you think to find free Wifi in Europe!
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I’ve been so curious about Luxembourg for so long! This past week, I took a road trip with my parents-in-law to Germany and Luxembourg, which included a weekend in Luxembourg by car. This itinerary is a bit relaxed compared to some other Luxembourg itineraries, but I hope that it gives you the chance to see this lovely country. A weekend is just the right amount to get a taste of Luxembourg.
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I love unique places to stay. After coming across Abdij Rolduc (Abbey Rolduc), I knew that I wanted to surprise my husband and my in-laws with a stay at this impressive abbey, which is the largest abbey in the Benelux region. I’ll include a bit of history about this historic abbey in the south of the Netherlands [close to Aachen], a few tips, how to get to Abdij Rolduc, and what it was like to stay at Abdij Rolduc.
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I had always seen photos of fairytale towns in storybooks as a child, so when I stumbled upon a photo of Monschau, I knew that I had to visit it. On my recent road trip through Luxembourg and Germany, we spent a day and a night in Monschau, which is fairly close to Cologne. This little guide to Monschau will focus on highlights of this fairytale village with the best things to do in Monschau as well as tips for making the most of your visit (while saving money).
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As a former resident of Amsterdam, I can confidently write that April in Amsterdam is one of the best times of the year to visit Amsterdam. This blog post with insider tips will include key Dutch holidays in April, the weather in Amsterdam in April, what to wear in Amsterdam in April, tips for avoiding the crowds in Amsterdam, how to see the tulips outside of Amsterdam in April, celebrating King’s Day in Amsterdam, and some great events in Amsterdam in April.
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One of the most famous Dutch artists is Piet Mondrian. As fans of modern art, Jacob and I were excited about seeing Mondrian’s most famous works in the Netherlands. This post will cover key locations to retrace Mondrian’s life in the Netherlands (and abroad!), the best museums to see Mondrian’s work in the Netherlands, and his history.
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Living in the Netherlands makes it so easy to visit Belgium. I’ve visited Belgium countless times. Although Belgium is fairly small, many people skip some of my personal favorite highlights of Belgium as they speed through Antwerp and Brussels. This is a Belgian itinerary based on one of my favorite road trips through Belgium with my parents-in-law showing them the best of Belgium with a week!
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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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Zeeheldenkwartier is situated within walking distance of the Hague center. It is a lively and atmospheric district full of cafes, yoga studios, entrepreneurs, pop-up stores and events. Designers sell their unique clothing, furniture, and homewares in boutiques along the streets of Prins Hendrikstraat, Piet Heinstraat, Zoutmanstraat, and Anna Paulownastraat. This guide to the Zeeheldenkwartier covers some highlights of this cool neighborhood in the Hague with some great hotspots in the Zeeheldenkwartier.
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