There are more beautiful cities in the Netherlands outside of Amsterdam. I lived in Den Haag (The Hague) for 8 years. Let me show you!

Our first time visiting a three-country border was in Aachen. We wanted to go to Dreiländereck where Germany, Netherlands and Belgium meet.

Cheese Market route through the Netherlands. Visit the cheese markets in Gouda, Alkmaar and Edam. When to go and how to get there.

Every year, thousands of tourists visit the Netherlands during the tulips season. The Keukenhof is a well-known tourist attraction full of tulip gardens and tulip related activities. For those who want to see the ‘real’ tulip fields, Lisse and its surrounding towns are popular destinations. Because of the proximity of the Keukenhof, it’s easy to combine a visit to the tulip fields and the Keukenhof. Read our blog about the tulip fields in and around Lisse here. However, because they are so close to the Keukenhof, the tulip fields in and around Lisse are very popular and crowded. Luckily, we’ve found the best tulip fields without all the crowds (in Flevoland) and will share exactly how you can go there too! This post was originally published on January 15th 2020. It has been updated on April 6th 2022 to give you the most recent information.

A day trip to Amersfoort in the Netherlands (near Utrecht) is a great idea. This guide shows you the best things to do and great restaurants.

Considering moving to the Netherlands? 30+ things you'll want to know before you move to the Netherlands with tips for expat life in the Netherlands.

Your one day guide to Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Read about the best things to do in Eindhoven and hotspots in Eindhoven that you'll want to visit.

The Netherlands is famous for many things, from tulips to Stroopwafels to windmills. However, I bet you haven’t heard of these 3 incredible hidden gems in the Netherlands. If you have missed tulip season, I have a whole new purple flower field for you to explore in the Netherlands. If you are a photographer especially,...

As I am writing this, I am dreaming of going back to Haarlem. Maybe they will hire me as their new spokesperson? It’s amazing to think that this town was hiding right next to Amsterdam and I …

Are you planning on doing your whole study in the Netherlands or just want to go there as part of an Erasmus programme? If so, here are 10 things you should know before studying abroad in the Netherlands.

There are things you should know before traveling to The Netherlands. Discover the best The Netherlands travel tips & guide by a Dutch local.

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Your off the beaten path guide to Gouda, the city, with a free self-guided walking tour of Gouda's beautiful city center with the best things to do in Gouda

Whether you're into museums, food, or just want to feel immersed in the culture, Amsterdam is the perfect city to explore. Here are 20 things you MUST do in Amsterdam.

For quite some time now I've wanted to work on more city guides, but feel like it's hard without actually going to every place myself. Lucky for me, I've made some wonderful friends during my travels who live in amazing places, so today I've teamed up with one of my closest friends to share a hip guide to Amsterdam. She knows my style and taste well and thought these places would be a great addition to my City Guide series. I hope one day to take a trip to Amsterdam to see them all myself.

If you are going to Rotterdam and want to know about the best museums in Rotterdam, then you should definitely check out this article.

Check out this guide for a perfect weekend in Maastricht. I’ve put together an itinerary with the best attractions, where to eat, where to stay and a map.

Zaanse Schans, The Netherlands. Want to see windmills during your stay in Amsterdam. Zaanse Schans is only 20 minutes away.

For anyone dreaming of a simple life, you may want to consider moving to Giethoorn, Netherlands. This idyllic village has no roads, and the only access is by water over the many beautiful canals.

These places possess such incredible and unusual colors it’s hard to believe they exist.

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Looking to get off the beaten path in the Hague? Read about 25+ secret places in the Hague that you'll want to visit, including 10 hofjes in the Den Haag.

Amsterdam is an amazing city and there are so many things to see. Most of articles on this blog, are dedicated to this town, but there are also other cities

Looking for where to go in the Netherlands besides Amsterdam? Read insider tips about the best cities to visit in the Netherlands by Dutch residents.

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Every year the heather fields turn the Netherlands purple. I have compiled a list of the best heather fields in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam is famous for many things, one of which being the high cost of living.. Here is our cheap(ish) guide to Amsterdam, to help you on your next visit.