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Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, the Netherlands seen from the ground and the sky

Last Updated: September 30, 2019

keukenhof flower garden

Each year thousands of people ask themselves the same question: when is the best time to visit Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands? The reason for this is that the best time to visit Keukenhof Park changes every year and depends almost entirely on Mother Nature. Read Post

Posted in: Netherlands

Things to do in The Hague Netherlands on a short getaway

Last Updated: December 18, 2018

things to do in the hague netherlands

I’d been wanting to visit The Hague for quite a while so when my friend’s birthday came up, I suggested we’d do it as a weekend trip. We ended up arriving in The Hague late afternoon on a Friday and left again to visit a Read Post

Posted in: Netherlands

Rotterdam shopping areas: a breakdown of where to go shopping in Rotterdam, Netherlands

Last Updated: October 27, 2019

shopping center rotterdam

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I travel to Rotterdam in the Netherlands quite often. Until now, I’d never really gone shopping in Rotterdam, though, so when Rotterdam Partners invited me to come and check out their different shopping areas in Read Post

Posted in: Netherlands

Things to do in Utrecht province

Last Updated: October 22, 2018

castle de haar netherlands

I always love visiting the Netherlands. They’re right next door and while so familiar, still feel “abroad”. So when Visit Utrecht Region invited me to come visit some places I hadn’t been to yet, I happily said yes. Below, you can find a range of Read Post

Posted in: Netherlands

Things to do in Deventer, Doesburg and Zutphen – 3 Dutch Hanseatic cities

Last Updated: August 31, 2019

hotels in zutphen nl

I always enjoy going to the Netherlands. It’s less than a two-hour drive for me to cross the border and get to a place that’s so familiar, yet still so different than Belgium. So when Visit Holland asked me if I wanted to come and Read Post

Posted in: Netherlands

2 days in Amsterdam Noord: from the A’dam Lookout to the countryside

Last Updated: July 31, 2018

eye museum

Amsterdam Noord is known for the A’dam Lookout and the Eye Film Museum, but this Amsterdam neighborhood has so much more to offer. This post holds a full itinerary to spend two days in Amsterdam Noord, including a biking route. Have a look! Read Post

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Spotting Rotterdam street art with this awesome app

Last Updated: July 31, 2018

rotterdam street art tour

Rotterdam has an awesome street art scene and while I’d already spotted some works on my previous trips to the city, I never actively went in search for them. So during my latest weekend in Rotterdam, I decided to download the Rotterdam Street Art app Read Post

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5 fun parks in Rotterdam City

Last Updated: April 8, 2019

parks in rotterdam

Rotterdam City in the Netherlands is often associated with skyscrapers and modern architecture but did you know that it’s also a green city? Parks such as the Kralingse Bos (“Woods of Kralingen”) and the Dakpark (“Rooftop Park”) are ideal spots for those who want to Read Post

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8 local food hot spots in European Capital of Culture 2018 Leeuwarden, the Netherlands

Last Updated: April 8, 2019

Leeuwarden cultural capital europe 2018 ale de jager

Every year, one or two European cities receive the title of European Capital of Culture. In 2018, that title goes to the city of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. Leeuwarden is located in the northern part of the Netherlands, in the region of Friesland. That region Read Post

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11 fun things to do in Maastricht, the Netherlands

Last Updated: August 31, 2019

maastricht what to do

A while ago I went to the Netherlands to spend a weekend in Maastricht. The city is located right near the border and a lot of Belgians travel there once (or more) every year to spend the day shopping, however, there are a lot of Read Post

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6 great coffee break spots when shopping in Utrecht, the Netherlands

Last Updated: August 30, 2018

shopping in Utrecht Restaurant Syr

Are you going shopping in Utrecht, the Netherlands? Then make sure to take a break now and then. At one of these six cool cafés for example. I tested them for Wi-Fi, service and, of course, the quality of their drinks! Read Post

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A weekend in Zeeland celebrating our 10-year anniversary

Last Updated: January 30, 2018

weekend zeeland

For our ten-year anniversary, Boyfriend and I headed to Zeeland in the Netherlands for a weekend, where we roamed the beaches and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. Zeeland was a pleasant discovery. In this post you can read and see what else we did. Read Post

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20 Rotterdam cafes and other foodie hot spots you’ll want to try

Last Updated: April 20, 2019

cafes in rotterdam

Rotterdam has plenty of food and coffee hotspots to choose from, but what about nice outdoor spots to have a drink or grab a bite? I went on a search for terraces, balconies and rooftop bars and found 10 (+1!) of them. Here they are. Read Post

Posted in: Netherlands

Rotterdam Unlimited in 30 photos. Celebrating summer right

Last Updated: August 11, 2018

rotterdam unlimited

The Rotterdam Unlimited festival is the highlight of summer in Rotterdam, with the Battle of the Drums, the summer carnival and several concerts taking place over the span of five days. Walk with me and get a feel for the festival in with these 30 photos and my personal report of the event. Read Post

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Renaissance Island: this is where you can have fun with flamingos in Aruba

Last Updated: August 2, 2018

flamingo beach renaissance island aruba hotel

Imagine staying at a hotel that has a private island inhabited by flamingos and iguanas. Sounds cool, right? It’s exactly what I experienced when I stayed at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino on Aruba. Read on for a look at the hotel and a video tour of my room. Read Post

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