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
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Where to Find the Best Coffee in 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
Cycling Through Tulip Fields in Holland
You know those things you dream about doing as a child? The ones that when you finally get to do them as an adult, you're awestruck? One of those moments for me happened recently- cycling through the Dutch countryside in search of tulip fields. I've been to Amsterdam plenty of times- it's a city I … Continue reading Cycling Through Tulip Fields in Holland
Where to See Windmills 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
Amsterdam: 10 Things to Do
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
Staying on a Houseboat in Amsterdam
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