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…
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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…
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, Authors, Christmas, Markets, Netherlands, Sights, Travel
Dickens Festival Deventer: A Unique Dutch Christmas Event
Everyone always talks about how magical and ‘must-visit’ German Christmas markets are, but lately I have been on a bit of a mission to explore what Christmas magic the Netherlands…
Accommodation, Animals, Destinations, Netherlands, Sights, Travel, Wildlife
What to do on the Dutch Island of Texel
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…
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…
Animals, Destinations, Netherlands, Sights, Travel, Wildlife
Exploring De Orchideeën Hoeve; a Tropical Paradise in the Netherlands!
While looking on Google maps at something else I stumbled across a place called De Orchideeën Hoeve and clicked on the website to see what it was. Lo and behold, I…
Accommodation, Destinations, Holland Habitation, Museums, Netherlands, Sights, Travel
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…
Accommodation, Animals, Art, Lelystad, Museums, Netherlands, Sights, Travel, Wildlife
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…
Amsterdam, Animals, Eating Out, Holland Habitation, Netherlands, Sights, Travel
A ‘Clawesome’ visit to the Cat Cafe in Amsterdam
Cat Cafes have become something of a fad lately. Originally starting in Taiwan, cat-lovers can now visit cafes with feline residents in many major cities such as London, Tokyo, Paris,…
