6 Things to Think About Before Visiting the Netherlands

Amsterdam alone experienced 17 million visitors last year. If you haven’t been to the city you are missing out. It is one of the most-visited cities in Europe. If you are a local, I am sorry. As a...

The Most Quirky Vintage Markets In Europe

Each holiday I feel like I’m subconsciously keeping my fingers crossed that I will have a few hours to forget myself in a magical world of flea markets. Browsing through curiosities, looking...

Rotterdam: A Guide to An Unforgettable City

Rotterdam: Cube houses, street art and pilgrims oh my! I fell in love with Rotterdam the very first time I went there when I was a teenager. It is unlike any other city I have ever been to anywhere...

15 Incredible Reasons You Must Visit Gouda

Are you looking for day trips around the Netherlands? Do you like cheese? Then Gouda might be the place for you. This is a great side trip from Amsterdam. By train, it is less than an hour and there...

Amsterdam Guide: Visit Like A Local

Over the years, Amsterdam has seen a steady increase of tourists coming to the city. But while everyone knows where to find weed, what the Red Light District is about and maybe ventures a little...

Typical Dutch Celebrations

“Just act normal, than you’re crazy enough already” [Doe maar normaal, dan doe je al gek genoeg] is a well-known Dutch proverb. We don’t like hysteria or the excessive display of emotions...