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An enchanting Rhine river cruise, from Basel to Amsterdam
Dotted with medieval castles and precipitous wineries, the Rhine River is exactly as picturesque as the brochures make it out…
Giethoorn – the Dutch village entirely made out of canals
In a land far, far away (well, not that far, it’s just an hour outside Amsterdam) is a village where…
Blooming Holland: a short guide to tulips in the Netherlands
One of Europe’s smallest countries morphs into a colorful patchwork quilt from mid-March to mid-May. Reds, magentas, yellows and purples…
The most colourful day trip from Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens
I’ve been lucky enough to visit the Keukenhof Gardens twice in my life; once, in 2009, back when I had…
5 easy and fascinating day trips from Amsterdam
One of the most enjoyable things about Europe for North Americans is undeniably how close every country is to each…
Bikes, windmills and clogs: the Netherlands in a nutshell
What was I thinking, booking a cycling tour in the Dutch countryside when I am literally the worst cyclist in…
Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Not As Touristy As It Sounds
It hardly gets more touristy than this, right? Because I usually prefer to tick off a handful of landmarks off…
Welcome To The Iconic Kinderdijk Windmills
Well hello there, Dutch icon. Nice to finally see you. Quite frankly, it doesn’t really get more scenic and picturesque…
Delft, the quintessential Dutch town
When you think of the Netherlands, and Holland in particular, what pops in your mind? Canals, cobblestone streets, bicycles, cheese,…
6 day trips from Rotterdam you should consider
One of the big advantages of traveling within the Netherlands, outside massive amounts of cheese and overall awesomeness, is the…
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World War II sites in Europe – key remembrance locations
When most people think of Europe, they either think of its romantic cobblestone streets (Paris, Rome, Prague!) or its mouthwatering…