Oh, Amsterdam. A city that captured my heart the first time I visited, and has lured me back many times since then. Houses are tilted. Stairs are steep. Houseboats bob. Candles burn in all the eateries. Bicycles outnumber cars. City lights twinkle on the canals. A city on canals, Amsterdam is easy explored by foot, boat or … Continue reading The Ultimate First Timers Guide to Amsterdam
You know those places you fall a bit more in love with every time you visit? The Netherlands will always be one of those for me. Since my first visit in 2015, I’ve tried to venture back at least once a year (a feat which living in Europe made easy, pre-COVID days). Amsterdam has to … Continue reading Where to Find the Best Coffee in Amsterdam
Oh, Amsterdam. A city that captured my heart the first time I visited, and has lured me back many times since then. A city on canals, Amsterdam is easy explored by foot, boat or bike. With delicious eateries, charming boutiques, and incredible museums, there’s no shortage of things to do in the capital of the Netherlands. If you’re … Continue reading A Perfect Day in Amsterdam
Oh, Amsterdam- a city I’m truly smitten with. With delicious eateries, charming boutiques, and incredible museums, there’s no shortage of things to do in Amsterdam. Every time I’m in Amsterdam, I check out new places to eat & drink, and revisit my favorites. The below picks are places I try to visit on every trip. Where to Eat … Continue reading Where to Eat & Drink in Amsterdam
There’s no question clogs, windmills and tulips are what many people think of when they picture the Netherlands. If you’re visiting Amsterdam, fortunately, there’s a place near the city where you can experience all of these things. Zaanse-Schans, on the banks of the river Zaan, is an idyllic town with green wooden houses, cute gardens, historic … Continue reading Where to See Windmills in Amsterdam
A city on canals, Amsterdam is easy explore by foot, boat or bike. After a long weekend in this magical city, I found myself ready to return as soon as possible, and have since traveled back to this charming city multiple times. With delicious eateries, charming boutiques, and incredible museums, there’s no shortage of things to do in Amsterdam. … Continue reading Amsterdam: 10 Things to Do
The first time I visited Amsterdam, I fell in love with the city immediately. I’ll be sharing my favorite places in Amsterdam in coming weeks, but if you find yourself planning a trip the capital of the Netherlands, why not do like the locals and consider staying in a houseboat? Merchants used to navigate Amsterdam’s picturesque canal … Continue reading Staying on a Houseboat in Amsterdam
Near the end of 2019, after a week in Athens, most of which was spent working, I boarded a flight to Brussels with plans to spend a day and a half in Bruges. Was it an aggressive plan? Kind of, but with onward plans to spend nearly a week in Amsterdam, followed by London, and … Continue reading Christmastime Magic Lives in Brussels
If you travel as much as I do on your own, and on a budget of any semblance, you’ve likely stayed at a hostel or two (or you know, ten ;)). While I may have saw charm in the communal aspect of hostels in my 20s, entering my 30s, not so much. Thankfully, pod hostels … Continue reading A Solo Traveller’s Best Friend: Pod Hostels
Several years ago, if you told me I’d visit Germany nearly 10 times in the course of a few years, I likely would have asked, why? It’s not that I didn’t think Germany was beautiful, or worthy or exploring. But, more so, there are so many other fantastic places to visit in the world- what … Continue reading 5 Magical Spots You Can’t Miss in Germany
