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When you think of the Netherlands, canals, tulips, and windmills may come to mind. But just off the northern coast lies Texel, the largest of the Dutch Wadden Islands — a popular vacation spot for locals and germans have also found their way here. It’s a the perfect spot for a relaxing and quiet getaway. […]
The windmills at Kinderdijk are among the most iconic symbols of Dutch heritage. This collection of 19 historic windmills, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage sight can be found just outside of Rotterdam. Kinderdijk is a great example of a quintessential Dutch landscape and the windmills were essential in centuries of water management and engineering. Visiting these […]
Throughout history there have been many castles in the Netherlands. Lots of them have unfortunately gone to ruin. However, if you’re looking for your fix of pixie dust and cool stories, a few castles remain that will still give you that magical experience. Although our next-door neighbor Germany is most famous for it’s castles, we […]
Tulip season in the Netherlands… the time of year our boring fields turn into colorful carpets of joy! For just a brief period of time, the end of march to the beginning of may, you have a chance to be among the many tourist flocking to the Keukenhof (the main tulip viewing spot). Keukenhof Garden […]
There is an endless amount of cool lunch spots in Amsterdam and it seems like new places are popping up every day. It’s my personal mission to try every single one of them so I can recommend the best spots to you guys! Oh the sacrifices I make;) Here’s a list of some of my […]
Last Saturday was open tower day in Amsterdam. The perfect opportunity to get my tourist mode on and find my city’s best views. Do you love rooftops as much as I do? Of course you do! Get ready to add a lot of places to your Amsterdam to do list. Towers and rooftops to visit […]
As an Amsterdam local there are always a lot of people asking me for tips on what to do in Amsterdam. There are just so many things that I usually end up writing back a small novel to those asking for tips. So now I’ve decided to make one big post listing all the best […]
Are you planning to visit Amsterdam? Chances are you won’t have time to find all the best photo spots in Amsterdam. Finding the most instagram worthy places just happens to be one of my favorite things to do. I’ve compiled a list of Amsterdam photography locations to help you out, because sometimes when you’re in a […]