Antwerp is one of my favorite Belgian cities. As I live nearby, I regularly visit Antwerp just for the sake of it, so this post is a compilation of my favorite things to do in Antwerp, some cafes/restaurants, and beer cafes that you’ll want to stop off at.
…Weekend Trips from Amsterdam
Off the beaten path Netherlands: 25+ quirky and strange places to visit
As a Dutch resident, I love exploring the Netherlands, but writing about the Grote Markt in a town can get a bit tiresome. For a while, I’ve been pursuing some really off the beaten path places in the Netherlands and these are my favorite quirky places in the Netherlands to add to your Dutch bucket list if you’re someone who loves the strange, the adventurous, the macabre, the magical, and the weird. They’re spread throughout the country.
…Abdij Rolduc: What it’s like to stay in an abbey
I love unique places to stay. After coming across Abdij Rolduc (Abbey Rolduc), I knew that I wanted to surprise my husband and my in-laws with a stay at this impressive abbey, which is the largest abbey in the Benelux region. I’ll include a bit of history about this historic abbey in the south of the Netherlands [close to Aachen], a few tips, how to get to Abdij Rolduc, and what it was like to stay at Abdij Rolduc.
…Your one day guide to visiting Utrecht, the most enchanting city in the Netherlands
Have you ever visited a place that you fall in love with instantly? From the moment that I visited Utrecht on a day trip from Amsterdam, I fell in love with Utrecht. This beautiful Dutch city has canals that are two stories, unlike Amsterdam, which only adds to the delightful architecture, slow pace, amazing food, and the few tourists. Keep reading for my one day guide to Utrecht with what to do in Utrecht in one day and a complete itinerary for visiting Utrecht.
…A weekend of magic: Tips for visiting the Dordrecht Christmas Market
We’ve finally had some snow this weekend. This weekend was also the Dordrecht Christmas market. Each December, Dordrecht hosts one of the most atmospheric Christmas markets in the Netherlands that coincidentally happens to the be the largest Christmas market in the Netherlands. It’s due to the fact that the entirety of the Dordrecht historic city. Read tips for visiting the Dordrecht Christmas market and photos of the Dordrecht Christmas market!
…13 Interesting Dutch Spirits & Liquors You Must Try In the Netherlands
Wondering what people drink in the Netherlands? This post is an in depth introduction to alcohol in the Netherlands. Today, my husband and bring you an article that is over two years in the making: 13 different liqueurs and spirit drinks that you should try in the Netherlands.
When I’m visiting a new place, I love to try to try the local food and drink specialities…. and beyond Heineken and jenever, most people don’t know what to drink in the Netherlands.
…Where to find the exact filming locations for Undercover from Netflix
As a serial Netflix binger, you can believe I was so excited when I saw that Netflix had a new series about the Netherlands and Belgium called Undercover. This series takes place along the Belgium/Dutch border, however you’ll find a number of other filming locations for Undercover throughout Europe. I’ve done the hard work pinning down these Under filming locations in case you want to go in the shoes of your favorite undercover cops! I’ve tried to avoid spoilers here.
…A local’s complete guide to seeing the tulip fields in the Netherlands
I am kind of obsessed with the Dutch tulips and every single year that I’ve been living in the Netherlands, I’ve sought out the best tulip fields to visit in the Netherlands. I’ve rounded out the best places to find the tulips beyond the Lisse area to give you some alternatives to the popular Keukenhof area based on my time living in the Netherlands.
…A perfect weekend in Amersfoort, the Netherlands
One of the things that I love most about living in the Netherlands is how easy it is to travel around the Netherlands. Amersfoort is a charming city just thirty minutes from Amsterdam (and only 15 minutes from Utrecht) with a stunning medieval center. Although I’ve been to Amersfoort briefly before, this past weekend gave me the chance to explore this beautiful Dutch city. Keep reading for your perfect weekend itinerary for Amersfoort, the Netherlands!
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