Blooming Holland: a short guide to tulips in the Netherlands
One of Europe’s smallest countries morphs into a colorful patchwork quilt from mid-March to mid-May. Reds, magentas, yellows and purples…
My 19 Favourite Photos of Amsterdam
I couldn’t believe how much I didn’t like Amsterdam the first time I visited. I thought it was exactly what…
The most colourful day trip from Amsterdam: Keukenhof Gardens
I’ve been lucky enough to visit the Keukenhof Gardens twice in my life; once, in 2009, back when I had…
5 easy and fascinating day trips from Amsterdam
One of the most enjoyable things about Europe for North Americans is undeniably how close every country is to each…
Bikes, windmills and clogs: the Netherlands in a nutshell
What was I thinking, booking a cycling tour in the Dutch countryside when I am literally the worst cyclist in…
Amsterdam Canal Cruise – Not As Touristy As It Sounds
It hardly gets more touristy than this, right? Because I usually prefer to tick off a handful of landmarks off…
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World War II sites in Europe – key remembrance locations
When most people think of Europe, they either think of its romantic cobblestone streets (Paris, Rome, Prague!) or its mouthwatering…