Amsterdam is a busy city with loads to do. You’ll find art museums, walking tours, canal tours, plenty of history, and so much more. But sometimes you just need a break or something to change up your typical sightseeing. That’s where these day trips from Amsterdam come in. From charming small towns to bustling big …
For travelers planning their first trip to Europe, I’d make several recommendations. Typically, I recommend starting in Ireland or the United Kingdom, particularly for those who are nervous about any potential language barrier. But for those who still want something “easy”, but are up for a little more of a challenge, I recommend starting with …
To really explore the Netherlands, you’ll need more than a long weekend. However, I’m a fast paced traveler and like to see as much variety as I can in a short time (plus I have limited vacation time). I find that it helps me decide which places I need to come back to and which …
With ten days to spend in Europe, you can take on this classic itinerary and travel from Paris to Amsterdam (with some stops in Belgium). From amazing museums to delicious food and everything in between, you’ll be sure to have a great time on this trip. Start your adventure in Paris, where you’ll visiting some …
Rotterdam is a city that surprised me. In my research, I found that it’s a more modern city with very modern architecture. In general, that is just not my thing. However, as I traveled to Antwerp, Belgium to Leiden, Netherlands, I had to stop and transfer trains in Rotterdam. If I was coming through, I …
For many travelers, a trip to the tulip fields in the Netherlands is a bucket list item. Along with those tulip fields, you’ll find Keukenhof, which boasts the best gardens in Europe. In this post, we’ll talk about all of the things you’ll need to know so you can plan the perfect day. Plus, I’ll …
Leiden, Netherlands is a university town that can feel low on the excitement scale if compared to Amsterdam. However, spending an afternoon here is an absolute delight. If you’ve already visited busy and bustling Amsterdam, this small city can feel a world away. This city has more charm than I was expecting and proved to …
Delft is another great city to visit in the Netherlands. The city is famous for its porcelain (known as Delftware), but beyond its porcelain you’ll also find a few more things to do. Delft has more of a small town feel than cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam, and for me, that can made it an …
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and is filled with awesome sights. There’s amazing museums, beautiful canals, good food, and so much more. You could easily spend a few days here exploring this city. That’s what I wanted to do, but as I planned out my itinerary, I found that I would only have …
For just two months a year, the Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, Netherlands opens to the public. These gardens are often regarded as some of the best in Europe, if not the world. While I haven’t visited every garden, Keukenhof is absolutely stunning. In this post, take a virtual Keukenhof photo tour. As you make your …
