I’ve been visiting (and writing about) a lot of castles in the Netherlands lately, and while this one is teeechnically a palace rather than a castle, it’s still definitely worth a post! Because I am talking about Paleis Het Loo, a palace that was built by the house of Orange-Nassau, was home to Dutch royalty up until 1975 and is one of the Top 100 Dutch heritage sites. It’s an interesting and beautiful place to visit, and it also has…
Castle Capers, Castles, Netherlands, Sights, Travel
Visiting Muiderslot Castle and the Town of Muiden
When people talk about castles in the Netherlands there are usually two that get mentioned the most: Castle de Haar and Muiderslot. I’d say these two are arguably the most…
Castle Capers, Castles, Destinations, Netherlands, Sights, Travel
Fairytale Castle Duurstede in the Netherlands
As mentioned in my last castle post, this Summer I am visiting as many Dutch castles as possible! I’m calling it the Summer of castles and you can hop over…
Castle Capers, Castles, Destinations, Netherlands, Sights, Travel
The Battle for Doornenburg Castle!
The Netherlands isn’t particularly known for epic castles in the way that Germany is. But there is actually a surprising amount of castles to be found in this little country.…
Animals, Destinations, Holland Habitation, Netherlands, Sights, Travel
Naarden-Vesting: A Perfect Day-Trip in the Netherlands
If you’re looking for a gorgeous little town in the Netherlands to visit away from the tourist crowds, I suggest Naarden-Vesting! We’ve gone here for a lovely day-trip in the…
Amsterdam, Animals, Netherlands, Sights, Travel, Wildlife
The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Amsterdamse Bos
If you’re visiting Amsterdam and perhaps want to get out of the city, but not too far, then Amsterdamse Bos is the perfect spot! Located just on the outskirts of…
One of the most well-known icons of the Netherlands has got to be the tulip. Every year millions of people flock to the country during Spring so that they can…
Has anyone else ever wanted to visit a location because they saw it in a movie? I’d always wanted to visit Scotland anyway, but the romantic comedy “Made of Honor”…
A while ago my Australian passport expired. I can’t believe it’s been ten years since my first international trip! But since I now live in the Netherlands I needed to…
Accommodation, Destinations, Devilish Guides to London, Eating Out, England, London, Museums, Shakespeare, Sights, Travel
How to Have the Perfect Historic Weekend in London
London is a city that’s modern and exciting but it’s also a city with a rich and fascinating history. From it’s Roman origins to the Elizabethan and Victorian eras, to…
