Your complete guide to traveling in Netherlands
Page 2 of 3
The first time I witnessed the windmills of Kinderdijk bathed in golden light, I understood why UNESCO deemed this landscape worthy of preservation. Nineteen 18th-century...
While Amsterdam draws the crowds like moths to a neon light, Utrecht sits just 30 minutes south by train, flowing at its own deliberate pace—a...
Standing at the foot of the Witte Huis, Europe's first 'skyscraper' and one of Rotterdam's few pre-WWII survivors, I felt the weight of history pressing...
As someone who's spent years scrutinizing what crosses borders, I've developed a keen eye for authentic craftsmanship versus mass-produced tourist traps. When my teenage daughter...
There's something rather poetic about wandering alone among seven million spring flowers. As someone who has documented historic railway journeys across Europe, I've grown accustomed...
As both a physicist and perpetual explorer, I've learned that the most fascinating discoveries often lie beneath the obvious surface—whether we're talking about subatomic particles...
The Netherlands may be renowned for its flat landscapes and endless horizons, but as someone who finds solace in elevation, I've discovered that the Dutch...
There's something about the way sunlight dances across centuries-old limestone in Maastricht that reminds me of how light plays through a perfect glass of aged...
The narrow cobblestone streets of Leiden transform as dusk settles over the ancient university town. Canal waters shift from sparkling blue to mysterious black mirrors...
The Netherlands has always held a special fascination for me, with its ingenious water management systems and distinctive urban planning. While most travelers beeline for...
Last spring, I found myself with a rare three-day weekend between EMT shifts and a standing invitation from my Dutch friend Marieke. Despite typically gravitating...
There's something *magnifique* about arriving in Amsterdam during spring. The canals shimmer with golden light, tulips burst from every corner, and the city pulses with...
As the morning mist lifts over the Dutch polders or the English countryside awakens to birdsong, there's something magical about escaping the urban energy of...
Navigating into Rotterdam's harbor always feels like coming home to the future. As someone who's sailed into countless ports around the world, there's something uniquely...
As someone who typically travels with educational goals in mind for my legal work, I recently found myself with a rare opportunity: a child-free weekend...
Kia ora, fellow treasure hunters! While most tourists flock to Amsterdam's crowded markets, I've discovered that just 20 minutes away by train lies Haarlem –...
There's something about northern European waters that speaks to my soul in a language all its own. Perhaps it's the thirty years I spent studying...
The rhythm of Amsterdam isn't just in the gentle lap of canal waters or the steady stream of bicycles – it's in the heartbeat of...
There's something profoundly therapeutic about standing amidst seven million flowering bulbs at dawn, before the gates open to the general public. The morning light filters...
The first time I recorded the ambient sounds of Amsterdam's canals at dawn, I knew this city operated on a different frequency than anywhere else...