The jolliest time of the year is coming! I’ve been finalizing my Christmas market plans for this year, so I felt it was time to tell you about one of my favorite Christmas markets in the Netherlands: the Royal Christmas Fair in the Hague. I’ll include tips for attending this annual Christmas market in the Hague as well as practical information about attending.
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The unique Soviet-era hotel in Moscow that you must see
I LOVE a unique hotel. When I was visiting Moscow last winter, I happened upon Hotel Sovietsky. This historical hotel in Moscow is one of the most interesting hotels that I’ve stayed in. Keep reading for photos because who doesn’t love a gorgeous retro hotel?
…Your independent guide for traveling from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam
So, you’ve found an incredibly cheap flight from/to Eindhoven Airport… You’re probably wondering: Is it worth it to fly into Eindhoven Airport if your final destination is Amsterdam? This guide aims to help you figure this out. Similarly, I’ll cover the best ways to independently travel from Eindhoven Airport to Amsterdam.
…A free self-guided walking tour of the best chocolate in Brussels
If you’re figuring out what to do in Brussels and you’re a chocolate lover, you must try Belgian chocolate—and do a chocolate tasting in Brussels. Here’s some advice for finding the best chocolatiers in Brussels on a self-guided chocolate tour in Brussels, including their addresses!
…How to ride the NYC subway: Essential subway tips by a New Yorker
I grew up in New York City, so it perplexes me when visiting friends tell me they don’t understand the New York City public transportation system. Let’s fix this now.
In this NYC subway guide by a native New Yorker, you’ll find essential tips on how to ride the New York City subway, how not to get on the wrong subway, what not to do on the New York City subway, how to get from JFK to Manhattan by subway, and other insider tips for the New York city subway by a New Yorker.
…Wine not? The best wine bars in the Hague for a glass of wine (or two)
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Amsterdam in winter: The best 10 things to do in Amsterdam by resident
As an ex-resident of Amsterdam, I believe that winter in Amsterdam is a great time to avoid the crowds and there are some unique winter activities in Amsterdam that I always love to visit. Keep reading for why you should visit Amsterdam in winter, the best things to do in Amsterdam, and additional tips for visiting Amsterdam in winter.
…Photos of the abandoned Roze Kasteel in the Land van Ooit
After living here in the Netherlands for a couple of years, I can tell you that I’m quite surprised when I read about something truly abandoned in the Netherlands. After reading about the Roze Kasteel (Kasteel D’Oultremont) in Drunen, I was curious about this abandoned amusement park and castle in the Netherlands. This post will discuss how to visit the now-closed Land van Ooit, now known as the Poort van Heusden, and what it is for my readers who aren’t familiar with 2000s Dutch television. Note, this castle has now been renovated, so the pink color is gone.
…One day in Salzburg with the best things to do in Salzburg, Austria
Although Salzburg is famous for the Sound of Music, there’s a lot more to this stunning Austrian city with Baroque architecture. On a recent trip to Salzburg with a friend and her charming Austrian beau, we had a lovely day in Salzburg covering the major attractions of the city. Follow this self-guided walking itinerary for one day in Salzburg covering the best things to do in Salzburg.
…Tips for celebrating New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam
Considering visiting Amsterdam for New Year’s Eve? Amsterdam is one of the best European cities to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Europe within. Read insider tips by a resident on the best things to do on New Year’s Eve in Amsterdam, the best parties on NYE in Amsterdam, and where to buy fireworks in Amsterdam.
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