Seeing the tulip fields in the Netherlands is a bucket list experience for many travelers. Every year, more than a million people from all over the world come here just to see the explosion of colors across the Dutch countryside. I’ve been living in the Netherlands for almost three decades now, and for 16 years…
This is the most complete guide to visiting Volendam, a fishing village in the shores of the Markermeer lake. This fishing village has some pretty architecture and very attractive streets where you can taste some of the best Dutch culinary delicacies. If you are visiting Amsterdam, Volendam should be a mandatory stop in your itinerary….
Broek is Waterland is one of the most beautiful villages in the world and its proximity to Amsterdam has not yet spoiled its character. There are very few tourists who venture to this village, or even local people living in Amsterdam. I am perhaps one of the few people living in Amsterdam that bikes to…
This post may contain affiliate links. We may receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you) on qualifying purchases so we can continue to create helpful content. Thank you, and we appreciate it. See our disclosure policy for more information The Amsterdam countryside is surprisingly close—usually just a 20 or 30-minute trip—but it…
A comprehensive travel guide featuring the amazing things to do in Edam. Edam is one of the oldest villages in the Netherlands and it is world famous due to its Edam cheese. The village is located in the Dutch countryside near Amsterdam and the beauty and charm of its historical center will leave you speechless….
Marken is former island close to Amsterdam that it is connected to the mainland by a dike. This little idyllic Dutch countryside village near Amsterdam is one of those places that seems taken out of a fairy tale. If you are looking for a cultural experience while learning some of the Dutch history and enjoying…
Monnickendam is one of the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands, located biking distance, in the Amsterdam countryside. If you are looking to experience the Dutch local culture in a historical setting in the middle of the stunning Dutch countryside, Monnickendam is the place for you. I am a local in the Amsterdam and have…
Are you planning a visit to Amsterdam during the Summer of Spring time months? It can get pretty hot in here and there some plenty of nice beaches in Amsterdam and near Amsterdam. Most people do not think about Amsterdam as a beach destination but its beaches are pretty stunning and attract many tourists from…
If you are looking for a cultural experience when visiting Amsterdam and The Netherlands while learning some of the Dutch history and admiring a landscape of breathtaking beauty, Zaanse Schaans is the place for you. Zaanse Schaans is a perfect day trip from Amsterdam where you can find traditional Dutch windmills, enjoy the scent of…