As a self-professed chocoholic, I must let you know about one of my favorite secrets of Amsterdam: Van Stapele Koekmakerij. This cookie-maker in Amsterdam produces some of the best damn chocolate cookies in the city of Amsterdam. I’ll just include some notes about visiting Van Stapele to avoid the crowds, some tips for visiting Van…
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Your perfect Austrian trip itinerary to see the best of Austria
I’ve always been fascinated with Austria. My grandfather emigrated from Austria to the United States and I’ve been obsessed with tracing my roots. This year marked my third visit to Austria and I stayed around a month this time in Upper Austria. I have booked yet another trip to Austria for next year. In the…
Ten things to know about grocery stores in the Netherlands by a resident
As someone who has been living in the Netherlands for several years, I figured that it was time to discuss the Dutch supermarkets as they’ve been a source of confusion for some of my guests from abroad. Whether you’re visiting Amsterdam on a budget or you’re hoping to pick up some nice food souvenirs from…
Your perfect weekend guide to Amsterdam by a former resident
As a former resident of Amsterdam, I made this itinerary for a perfect weekend in Amsterdam as a way of showing friends the best of Amsterdam. Although two days in Amsterdam isn’t enough, it’s a good taste of what the city has to offer. I include some local secrets along with the best things to…
Your Dutch bucket list: 55+ Amazing things to do in the Netherlands
I’ve been lucky enough to call the Netherlands my home. Visiting family and friends will ask me what is the one thing that they must do in the Netherlands. That answer isn’t so easy. We’ve came up with 55+ things for you to do in the Netherlands to add to your Dutch bucket list based on our…
2 glimpse: The new way to meet locals abroad
One of the hardest things to do is to meet locals in a new place. I write this as someone who has traveled extensively, but not always found someone that I’ve clicked with. I recently tried out a new website called 2 glimpse. I’ll be discussing how I made a friend while traveling using this…
How to visit Rhine Valley on a budget
Most people think of luxury when they think of Rhine Valley, however it’s possible to visit Rhine Valley on a budget . I absolutely love castles and vineyards, however I don’t have the money for a Viking River Cruise through Germany (I wish!). This is a guide to the Rhine Valley region visiting the beautiful…
Climbing the world’s tallest freestanding climbing wall, the Excalibur climbing wall
Are you considering visiting Bjoeks climbing center in Groningen, the Netherlands to climb the Excalibur climbing wall? Read about my experience climbing the world’s tallest freestanding climbing wall, how to visit Excalibur, and what you need to know about the Excalibur wall before you decide to climb Excalibur.
One perfect day in Antwerp: A self-guided walking tour with the best things to do in Antwerp
Antwerp is one of my favorite Belgian cities. As I live nearby, I regularly visit Antwerp just for the sake of it, so this post is a compilation of my favorite things to do in Antwerp, some cafes/restaurants, and beer cafes that you’ll want to stop off at.
Off the beaten path Netherlands: 25+ quirky and strange places to visit
As a Dutch resident, I love exploring the Netherlands, but writing about the Grote Markt in a town can get a bit tiresome. For a while, I’ve been pursuing some really off the beaten path places in the Netherlands and these are my favorite quirky places in the Netherlands to add to your Dutch bucket…