A hidden gem in Amsterdam-Oost is the Flevopark. I ride my bike through this park often, it has everything, a snack bar and jenever distillery and a beautiful veranda to sit on. It is wonderful for a warm weather picnic or barbecue with friends. This summer they had some festivals...
When I was 16 years old I visited The Netherlands for the first time and fell in love with this country! Emma from Finland
One of the most beautiful museums in the Netherlands is the Kröller-Müller Museum which is conveniently located in one of the best Dutch nature reserves: De Hoge Veluwe National Park. After a scenic ride through beautiful forests, you’re rewarded with an iconic museum where you will find the second largest...
Beach of Scheveningen
Scheveningen is a small beach town very close to The Hague, the green city in the dunes. About one hour drive from Amsterdam. We stayed at a wonderful resort for our honeymoon there called Amrath Kurhaus, it was absolutely beautiful. There is a long board walk along the beach and...
Tiengemeten
A lovely little island just south of Rotterdam, great for hikers and nature lovers. Hikes varying from 3.5-9.5km. It used to be used for agriculture but now been returned to nature since 2006. Unique activities for kids and parents all year round. Also possible to cycle on the island. Home...
Landgoed Hilverbeek
Lovely peaceful forest. An unknown spot to tourists and the perfect place for a unique experience. Only 10 minutes from the centre of Hilversum. An oasis of rest and relaxation, and home to cows, horses, swans and squirrels. If you are lucky and not too noisy, you might even spot...
Meijendel Nature Reserve
Hugging the coast between Scheveningen and Wassenaar, this nature reserve comprises of 1875 hectares of rugged wilderness. It’s a great place to walk or cycle, at any time of the year, and to take a break from city life. The beach here is rarely busy as it is only accessible...
Is Amsterdam a country or a city in The Netherlands?
Amsterdam is the largest city in and capital of The Netherlands and a very cool place to visit. If you find yourself in Amsterdam and you’ve got some time to spare, nothing beats a simple bike ride through this fantastic village or a private boat trip on the canals. Even...
Terschelling
Terschelling is an island I discovered several years ago and it’s one of the few places in the Netherlands where you can actually not encounter a single human being for a while. It’s one of the small islands in the North of the Netherlands and if I feel like just...
Kinderdijk
A lovely setting of windmills nearby where we live at all times of the year.This unique collection of 19 authentic windmills are considered a Dutch icon and is part of Unesco World Heritage. A great way to get there is to take the waterbus from Rotterdam Erasmusbrug or Dordrecht Merwekade...