Utrecht is a quick and easy 30-minute train ride from Amsterdam, making it an excellent day trip from the Netherland’s capital city. The city has a long history with many buildings in the historic city center dating back to…
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It rains a lot in the Netherlands, but when the sun is shining the weather is absolutely perfect. This past Saturday was one of those days. Now that fall is in full swing and winter is just around the…
Before moving to the Netherlands, I knew very little about the country and its complex history. I’ve since learned many interesting, and often surprising, facts about Dutch culture and the important role Holland and it’s capital city of Amsterdam…
In this post I’ll give some helpful information for first-time visitors to the Netherlands, including advice on language, currency/tipping, public transportation, taxis, and bicycles. I’ve also included an overview of the “seedy” side of Amsterdam (Red Light District, Coffeeshops,…
Living in a place as amazing as Amsterdam, we've had the chance to play Tour Guide a few times for our friends and family that have come to visit. I've decided to put this knowledge to use and am…
Typically known for its cannabis friendly "coffeeshops" and Red Light District, many of Amsterdam's tourists may be surprised to learn there are more cultural attractions per capita in Amsterdam than any other major city in the world. With so many…
Haarlem is a very walkable town and a fun place to explore with its winding Medieval streets and brick alleyways. It's also just 15-minutes away from Amsterdam by train, making it a great choice if you're looking for a…
Amsterdam has lots of options for day trips thanks to the Netherlands being a compact and public-transportation-friendly country. Spring is a great time to get outside of the city to see the countryside and, of course, the flowers. Many…
Did you know there are more cultural attractions per capita in Amsterdam than any other major city in the world? This may come as a surprise to many tourists who think of Amsterdam as a small city known more…
After nearly two weeks of rain, the sun decided to make an appearance this past Saturday with temperatures finally reaching the upper 60s. We decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and headed to Keukenhof Gardens. Given the…