You may not be aware (unless you live here) but there are a bunch of islands in the North of the Netherlands, and the five main ones in particular are quite popular for visiting. Known as the Wadden ... READ the POST
10+ Budget Travel-Themed Halloween Costumes
Halloween is fast approaching and if you're anything like me, you usually leave your costume planning til the last minute! But if you want to dress up this year in a costume that shows off your love ... READ the POST
The Truth About Visiting Giethoorn
If you use Pinterest (or possibly even on Facebook) then you've probably seen photos of the Dutch town of Giethoorn. Touted as being idyllic and serene, with no roads and hardly any people (maybe just ... READ the POST
Exploring Pantropica; a Tropical Paradise in the Netherlands
While looking on Google maps at something else I stumbled across a place called Pantropica and clicked on the website to see what it was. Lo and behold, I had found an amazing-looking indoor tropical ... READ the POST
The Budget Guide to Visiting Zaanse Schans
Zaanse Schans is a neighbourhood of the town of Zaandam, located near to Amsterdam. The Zaanse (Zaan river) Schans (sconce) was originally a fortification against the Spanish during the Eighty Year's ... READ the POST
10+ Fun and Free (or nearly free!) Things to See and Do in Lelystad, the Netherlands
For people visiting or living in the Netherlands, the town of Lelystad probably isn't that high on your agenda. Located about 45 minutes from Amsterdam it is not a major tourist attraction but there ... READ the POST
