Leiden is a beautiful historical city in the Netherlands. So a natural history museum is not out of place in a city like this. Just outside the historic city center stands this impressive and huge […]
Category: The Netherlands
2 days in Leiden – the picturesque Dutch city.
For the first time in a long time, I made a recreational multiday trip again. Going abroad was a first in one and a half years—time to change that. A trip to Leiden is the […]
A romantic 24 hour getaway to Utrecht in the Netherlands
As a surprise for my girlfriend’s 25th birthday, I booked a 24-hour getaway. Not too far, but just a bit of fun away from home. So we headed to Utrecht.
How to buy alcohol in the Netherlands – The Dutch laws and regulations for drinking
Fairly recently, the laws of buying and consuming alcohol in the Netherlands have tightened. There are a couple of things to keep in mind when purchasing alcohol now. So let’s talk about those laws!
Places to experience adventure in the Wadden Sea Islands
The islands above The Netherlands are small, but they are filled with adventure. Each of the five islands has plenty of activities to do and adventures to have. For that reason, I decided to make […]
Wadden Islands: a 4-day itinerary to the Dutch islands
For most people in Belgium and the Netherlands, the Wadden islands are kind of mythical. Most of us know about their existence, but never actually get a good understanding of what the islands are all […]
7 Essential Dutch words to use while traveling the Netherlands
Traveling to the Netherlands is always a challenge. Even as a Belgian speaking the same language, it can be hard to express ourselves. Different words and different accents often confuse us. So with a couple […]
24 hours in Rotterdam: a modern city in the Netherlands
After the cancel of some other plans, I decided to fill up the lost time with something else. I did not even research or plan anything, I just booked a hostel in Rotterdam two days […]
Day 6 – Alkmaar to Texel: We made it!
The last sprint, we were ready for it. Today was the day we had to ride next to the sea, through the dunes and finally had to take the boat to our goal: Texel. So […]
Day 5 – Amsterdam to Alkmaar: Cow you doing?
With two out of three days that were a challenge, I was not at ease to start this one. I thought there would be a lot of wind and cold during the entire 60 kilometers.