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Planning your trip to Dordrecht. Read what to do in Dordrecht, Holland's oldest city known as the Venice of Holland! #travel #holland #dordrecht #netherlands

One perfect day in Dordrecht, the Venice of Holland

July 28, 2020 by Karen 7 Comments

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.

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, holland, Netherlands

Read your guide to one perfect day in the Hague with tips for taking a day trip from Amsterdam to the Hague with a self-guided walking tour of the Hague with a map!

One day in the Hague: An resident’s itinerary to a perfect day trip to the Hague

April 10, 2018 by Karen 9 Comments

You might have heard of the Hague. The Hague is the former capital of the Netherlands as well as my home. Quite a few friends have asked about taking a day trip from Amsterdam to the Hague and what to do in one day in the Hague. Here’s my resident’s guide to one day in the Hague with the perfect itinerary for exploring the Hague on foot. I include a self-guided walking tour with a map to help you see the best of the Hague.

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, day trip from amsterdam, day trips from amsterdam, holland, Netherlands, The Hague

Rapenburg canal in Leiden. Read about the best things to do in Leiden in this complete guide to Leiden in one day.

One day in Leiden: A free self-guided walking tour of Leiden

June 4, 2018 by Karen 5 Comments

A lot of you have been really curious about Leiden. Since moving to the Hague, I regularly visit Leiden and I’m actually considering moving to Leiden as I love it so much. This cozy Dutch university town is the perfect day trip from Amsterdam (or Rotterdam), so I’ll be showing off the highlights of Leiden in this little guide to one of my favorite Dutch cities with a free self-guided walking tour of Leiden to ensure that you see the best of Leiden in one day.

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Leiden, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: City Guide, europe, holland, Netherlands, Travel

Your guide to Scheveningen beach and beyond written by a resident. Read what to do in Scheveningen and where to eat in Scheveningen!

Your complete guide to Scheveningen: A resident’s guide to Scheveningen beach and beyond

May 30, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

I’m not even a beach person, but the Scheveningen beach has found a way into my heart. Now that it’s actually beach weather, it’s the perfect time to visit Scheveningen.  When I first moved to the Hague, I actually lived in Scheveningen as it was cheap in the dead of winter.  Anyways, keep reading for a complete guide to Scheveningen, which I’ll be updating as I discover even more cool beach bars in Scheveningen!

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: holland, Netherlands, The Hague

Hofje van Nieuwkoop, the largest hofje in the Netherlands. This stunning hofje in the Hague is one of the many hidden courtyards in the Hague that you'll want to visit... #travel #denhaag #hofje

Secret the Hague: 25+ secret places to visit in Den Haag

July 2, 2018 by Karen Leave a Comment

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 reading for my favorite off the beaten path places in the Hague.

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Local Guides, The Hague, The Netherlands, Uncategorized, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: holland, The Hague

View of the Erasmus bridge in Rotterdam. Enjoying the views of this famous bridge is one of the best things to do in Rotterdam. #travel #rotterdam #holland

Your perfect Rotterdam itinerary with the best things to do in Rotterdam

June 26, 2018 by Karen 2 Comments

Considering taking a day trip to Rotterdam? I’ve created a one day guide to Rotterdam, covering Rotterdam’s best things to do in Rotterdam with a free self-guided walking itinerary covering this modern Dutch city.  (If you’re less keen on covering this Rotterdam itinerary on foot, there’s a good metro system in Rotterdam.

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Filed Under: Budget Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel Tagged With: holland, Rotterdam

Beautiful streets in the Gouda city center. A stadswandeling through Gouda is one of the best things to do in Gouda. #travel #gouda #netherlands

Secret Gouda: Your free self-guided walking tour of Gouda with the best things to do in Gouda

June 19, 2018 by Karen 2 Comments

Gouda is a city in South Holland, the Netherlands, that is famous for its namesake cheese. Many people only come to Gouda for the cheese market, however there’s so much more to this beautiful Dutch city only an hour from Amsterdam.

In this guide to Gouda’s beautiful historic city center, I’ll be showing you the best things to do in Gouda that aren’t cheesy, including obvious historicarl monuments, some secret places in Gouda that people leave off too many itineraries, and a few independent cafes/restaurants in Gouda that you’ll want to visit. I tried to minimize costs in this one day guide to Gouda, so you can choose whether you want to pay for museums or walk more.  (Don’t worry, this Gouda itinerary includes a cheese shop!)

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Filed Under: Couples Travel, Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Food and Drink Adventures, Holland, Local Guides, The Netherlands, Travel, Weekend Trips from Amsterdam Tagged With: holland, Netherlands

Entering the fantasy world of the Nederlands Kremlin, Holland’s most beautiful sculpture garden

May 1, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

I love curiosities and after seeing a photo of the Nederlands Kremlin, a sculpture garden in Holland located about 1-2 hours from Amsterdam, I knew that I had to visit this unusual place. In visiting this unusual art exhibition near Amsterdam, I was truly inspired by its owners and their passion for the sake of art. Keep reading for the most unique day trip from Amsterdam and a peek into Ger Leegwater’s world…

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Filed Under: Day Trips from Amsterdam, Europe, Holland, The Netherlands, Travel Tagged With: holland, Netherlands

Delft, one of the cutest cities in Holland. Read the difference between Holland and the Netherlands!

The difference between Holland and The Netherlands explained

April 27, 2018 by Karen 5 Comments

As someone living in the Netherlands for nearly three years, I often say that I live in Holland when asked where I live. You might be wondering what is the difference between Holland and the Netherlands. (Will the real country please stand up?) Some people actually ask me how many countries exist in Holland or the Netherlands. You’re about to get schooled in all things that you need to know about Holland before your trip to the Netherlands, so you don’t sound silly.

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Filed Under: Europe, Holland, Netherlands Expat, The Netherlands, Travel Tagged With: holland, Netherlands

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