10 Great Day Trips From Amsterdam

Last updated on July 25th, 2024 at 04:52 pmThe Netherlands is one of the world’s most densely populated countries, with a train system that efficiently connects medieval era villages to beachside towns. Visualize impressionist paintings as you cross scenic landscapes dotted with colorful tulips in the spring, a particularly lovely time to visit Holland. While…

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Belgium and Netherlands Tour: Breweries, History & Food

Last updated on December 4th, 2020 at 11:43 pm  Three months ago we announced that I was organizing a small group tour through Belgium and the Netherlands. We’re very excited to say that spots have been sold and we’ve officially green lighted the September 13th-19th, 2015 tour, and there are still limited spots open for…

Favorite Dutch Foods of Travel Bloggers

Last updated on March 10th, 2024 at 09:18 pmAfter previously residing in Amsterdam for 3 and 1/2 years, we often reflect on the beauty of the Netherlands. We also miss some tasty quintessentially Dutch dishes. Now that we live in the USA, the pace of life is generally faster and excellent cheese is more expensive….

Pros and Cons of Guided Tours: Maximizing Your Travels

Last updated on August 26th, 2020 at 10:41 pm  We all have different methods of traveling and interests that make our time in foreign lands unique. Many younger backpackers criticize package tourists for not seeking authentic experiences, and to be honest, our early twenty-something selves might have said the same. But fast forward a decade…

How to Spend One Day in Amsterdam

Last updated on July 25th, 2024 at 04:55 pmAmsterdam is known for its elaborate canal system dotted with narrow guild houses adorned with gabled facades, a legacy of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. It is the capital of the Netherlands (albeit the Dutch parliament is located 45 minutes away in The Hague). Its impressive Museum…