Countless windmills, historic churches and fisherman’s cottages. The good ol’ fashioned Dutch villages near Amsterdam seem to have stood still in time. Some parts of them still look the same as they did 100 years ago. I some places you can even see men and women dressed in traditional costume, mostly on holidays. If you’re keen to visit some typically Dutch villeges near Amsterdam, please read on as I will tell you where to go, how to get there and what to see.    Plan your trip to Amsterdam Find the cheapest flights to Amsterdam from your location. Travelling from the UK, France, B ..read more

Are you looking for the best boutique hotels in Amsterdam? In the list below you will find the most amazing, beautiful and well-located hotels in Amsterdam. The Dutch capital is home to many wonderful hotels, fit for all sorts of travellers. This guide brings you boutique hotels in Amsterdam with spa facilities, amazing restaurants and even hotels dedicated to great Dutch masters.  Plan your trip to Amsterdam You can find cheap flights to Amsterdam from basically anywahere around the world. If you’re in Europe, taking the train to Amsterdam might prove to be even cheaper. There are many ..read more

9x Hansa Towns, The Netherlands: plan your road trip When Amsterdam was still a tiny settlement, nine cities in the east of The Netherlands were blooming trading ports of great importance. What did they have in common? Their location along the river IJssel. The cities of Deventer, Zwolle, Kampen, Doesburg, Harderwijk, Elburg, Zutphen, Hattem and Hasselt formed the Hansa Towns in The Netherlands. These nine gorgeous historical towns are the perfect destination for a road trip in The Netherlands.   Plan your road trip The Netherlands If you don’t have your own car with you, rent a car ..read more

The Netherlands are small and quite densely populated. But for a relatively small country, it has a very rich variety of nature. The beaches of Zeeland, the rolling hills of Limburg, the variety in Hoge Veluwe national park and freshwater delta of Bieschbosch are exquisite. Personally, I can’t stay away from Dutch nature reserves when heather fields are in full bloom and large parts of The Netherlands turn a deep shade of purple. If you’d like to see heather fields in The Netherlands, this is where you should go. When to see heather fields in The Netherlands From early August on a large part ..read more

Zandvoort is one of the most popular beach destinations in The Netherlands. And Zandvoort is your top choice when you’d like to visit the beach from Amsterdam. A direct train takes you directly to the beach and you’ll have your feet in the sand within 30 minutes. But besides the seaside and its many fun and hip beach clubs, there is a lot more to see and do in Zandvoort. So, why not decide on a weekend getaway? How to get to Zandvoort Where to stay in Zandvoort Zandvoort hotels Top things to do in Zandvoort How to get to Zandvoort Zandvoort is the only beach that you can reach from Amsterdam ..read more

From the end of March on, fields across The Netherlands are starting to dot with flowers. From the moment we chuck out the Christmas tree, we buy tulips for our homes. But the fields don’t start to bloom until the early spring. But when they do, it’s aspectacular sight. If you want to see tulip fields in The Netherlands, there are several places to go see them (some very un-touristy) and some rules to follow. Read all about Holland’s tulip fields in this article.  Tulip fields in The Netherlands: 10 things to know Fun fact: tulips are not Dutch Tulipmania in Holland Not all flower fields ..read more

One of the most popular day trips from Amsterdam is Zaanse Schans. And it’s no wonder, as it’s the easiest and fastest way to see windmills from Amsterdam. Most people intend to only visit for an hour or so, but end up staying the entire day. Because, yes the beautiful windmills on the river banks of the Zaan are stunning, but there is so much more to see and do in nearby Zaandam. So, plan yourself a proper day trip from Amsterdam and prepare for a day of proper Dutch heritage. Zaanse Schans: how to get there Zaanse Schans is only a stone’s throw away from Amsterdam and the best thing is: you ..read more

Whenever I visit the Wadden Island, or the Frysian islands are they’re sometimes called, I always feel like being abroad from The Netherlands. The islands are so secluded and quiet, the architecture is like nowhere else in The Netherlands and you’re so far away from ‘the real world’ that a few days on the islands are a real retreat. Ameland is one of these pretty islands. We stayed at Roompot Boomhiemke and in this article I will let you know why this is an excellent place to stay during your Wadden Island retreat. When you get off the ferry in Ameland, you immediately feel that you’re somewh ..read more

When Amsterdam and Rotterdam were still tiny settlements, 9 cities in the east of The Netherlands were already grand cities and trading ports of great importance. What did they have in common? Their location along the river IJssel. The cities of Deventer, Zwolle, Kampen, Doesburg, Harderwijk, Elburg, Zutphen, Hattem and Hasselt formed the Hansa Towns and still are some of the most beautiful small cities in The Netherlands. The Hansa Towns are a great excuse to take a road trip in the east of The Netherlands. What are Hansa Towns? You have probably never heard of Hansa Towns (or Hanzested ..read more

Autumn is my favourite season. Simply, because I think The Netherlands are completely stunning in autumn. The leaves turn colour beautifully, dishes with pumpkins, chestnuts and game fill our table and it’s the perfect time of year to go for a long walk. So, bundle up, come on over to The Netherlands in autumn. These are the best places to visit in The Netherlands in autumn. Autumn in The Netherlands? Plan your trip Check the cheapest flights to Amsterdam. Choose from the best hotels in The Netherlands or Airbnb’s in The Netherlands. Getting around The Netherlands is quite easy. Simply b ..read more