The common mistake is packing for a dramatic downpour and forgetting the slow, annoying problems: wind that turns a short shower into a cold ride, …
Amsterdam Early Mornings: Markets Before Museum Queues
The Anne Frank House releases new tickets every Tuesday at 10:00 CEST for visits six weeks later. That single booking rule tells you how Amsterdam …
King’s Day in Amsterdam: Enjoy 27 April Without the Chaos
The best way to enjoy King’s Day in Amsterdam is to arrive early, choose one main area, and plan to walk more than you ride. …
Keukenhof and Dutch Bulb Fields: A Practical Spring Plan
Can you visit Keukenhof and the Dutch bulb fields in one day without spending most of it in a bus queue or arriving after the …
Utrecht Winter City Break: Canals, Dom Tower and Cafés
Utrecht works best in winter when you treat it as a compact walking city, not as a checklist of indoor attractions. The canals, medieval lanes …
The Most Famous Windmills in the Netherlands
Visiting one of the most famous windmills in the Netherlands is a great way to fully immerse yourself into Dutch history. Windmills played a very …
The Best Things about Family Cycling Holidays in the Netherlands
Active family holidays offer a fantastic way to bond and get fit, all whilst having loads of fun. Family cycling holidays in the Netherlands are …
Things to do in the Netherlands in Winter
If you’re looking for an exciting holiday destination to escape to this winter, look no further than the Netherlands. From indulging in comforting local cuisine …
Top 5 Castles in the Netherlands
With around 300 fortifications and castles in the Netherlands to discover, it can be difficult to know where to start. Whether you’re interested in history, …
First-hand Experience of a P&O Ferry from Hull to the Netherlands
I stood in the terminal at Hull, watching a family struggle with four suitcases, a toddler, and a foldable bike. They looked wrecked. The woman …