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Money Saving Hacks for Expats in the Netherlands

September 20, 2022

Are you planning to move to Europe? The Netherlands is one of the most expat-friendly countries on the continent. It may also be one of the few expat utopias in the world with an internationally diverse population. While the Netherlands is great, it is not Read Post

Posted in: Netherlands

A breakdown of the Rotterdam shopping experience

September 13, 2022

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 had the Rotterdam shopping experience, though, so when Rotterdam Partners invited me to come and check out their different shopping areas Read Post

Posted in: Netherlands

Carnival in Rotterdam: music and fun at Rotterdam Unlimited

July 20, 2022

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

Posted in: Netherlands

5 Fun Rotterdam Parks and What to Do There

June 9, 2022

parks in rotterdam

Rotterdam in the Netherlands is often associated with skyscrapers and modern architecture but did you know that it’s also a green city? Rotterdam 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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Fall in love with Dutch tulips at the Keukenhof Gardens 2022

March 30, 2022

keukenhof flower garden

Each year thousands of people ask themselves the same question: when is the best time for the perfect Keukenhof Gardens 2022 visit in the Netherlands? The reason for this is that the best time to enjoy Keukenhof Park changes every year and depends almost entirely Read Post

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14 aruba restaurants that’ll rock your taste buds

January 6, 2022

local restaurants aruba

I’d never expected Aruba to be a foodie destination. I knew the country organizes a restaurant event every year, but that was about all I’d ever heard about its foodie scene. Until I traveled there and had the Aruba restaurants rock my taste buds. Read Post

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Things to do in Zutphen, Deventer, and Doesburg

January 3, 2022

hotels in zutphen nl

I’ve always enjoyed going to the Netherlands. It was less than a two-hour drive from where I used to live in Belgium to cross the border and get to a place that’s so familiar, yet still so different than my home country. So when Visit Read Post

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Things to do in The Hague on a short getaway

November 17, 2021

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

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11 fun things to do in Maastricht, the Netherlands

November 16, 2021

maastricht what to do

The city of Maastricht in the Netherlands is located right near the border with Belgium and a lot of Belgians travel there once (or more) every year to spend the day shopping, however, there are a lot more fun things to do in Maastricht than Read Post

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Jolly Pirates Aruba review: should you book with them?

November 14, 2021

jolly pirates aruba reviews

I went snorkeling in Aruba with Jolly Pirates Aruba and absolutely loved it. Click to read my complete review detailing where we went snorkeling, what the food on board was like, how we jumped off a swing into the ocean and everything else you can expect. Read Post

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Renaissance Island: hotel with flamingo beach in Aruba

October 18, 2021

renaissance aruba resort and casino flamingo beach

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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7 active and fun things to do on Aruba

October 17, 2021

active things to do on Aruba snorkeling

If you think Aruba is only about getting a tan, you’re greatly mistaken. I already mentioned the amazing restaurants on the island, but there are also plenty of active things to do on Aruba to work off those delicious meals. Have a look! Read Post

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75 Fun Facts About The Netherlands You Need to Know

October 13, 2021

netherlands facts

After creating my post on facts about Belgium, I thought: “Why not make a post like that for every country I’ve visited?” and got to work. Next up in this series is a list of fun facts about the Netherlands. I’m hoping these random Netherlands Read Post

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The Boardwalk Hotel Aruba: a Review

October 10, 2021

Boardwalk Hotel Aruba

The Boardwalk Hotel Aruba is unlike any of the high-rises you’ll find in Palm Beach, with colorful casitas, barbecues, a lush garden with a pool and lounge corner and a secret weapon: the Treasure Boxes! Take a look at the casita I stayed in. Read Post

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A weekend Zeeland: 2 days of chill things to do

October 10, 2021

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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What to pack for Aruba: a tested Aruba packing list

October 10, 2021

barefoot aruba

Planning a vacation to Aruba? Great! It’s warm there all-year-round, but you do need a bit more than just your bikini. I’ve got you covered with this packing list for Aruba. You’ll be good to go in no time. Ready? Set. Pack! Read Post

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Spotting Rotterdam street art with this awesome app

October 9, 2021

graffiti rotterdam

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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8 foodie hot spots in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands

October 9, 2021

Leeuwarden cultural capital europe 2018 de kruidhof

Every year, one or two European cities receive the title of European Capital of Culture. In 2018, that title went 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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2 days in Amsterdam Noord: from the A’dam Lookout to the countryside

October 5, 2021

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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17 cool places to see and things to do in Rotterdam in a weekend

January 18, 2021

what to do in Rotterdam in a weekend

Rotterdam in the Netherlands was named one of the places to travel to in 2016 by Lonely Planet and having spent a weekend there, I can see why. This is a city unlike any other European city I’ve ever visited. As Rotterdam was bombed flat Read Post

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Things to do in Breda, the Netherlands on a sunny day

April 8, 2019

There are plenty of things to do in Breda on a sunny day. Walk through the Valkenbergpark, have lunch on the Grote Markt, take snaps of the Spanjaardsgat or enjoy the quiet of the beguinage. Not enough? In this post I take you on a walk with me through the city. Read Post

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4 days of fun things to do in Utrecht province

October 20, 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

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20 hip Rotterdam cafes and other foodie hot spots

April 10, 2018

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

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