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Do you have a warm drink handy? Today I’m sharing my packing list for our recent trip to Europe, and it grew quite lengthy by the end, so please feel free to make something and settle in to read (I won’t say no to a mug of mulled wine, so if that’s what you’re making …
Tell someone you’re heading to Delft and they’ll immediately conjure up either: mental pictures of scenic canals and swimming patterns of blue and white pottery, or a faintly hidden look of confusion. Delft is tiny yet has been established on the tourist trek – but if you’re willing to give a wide berth to the …
The Netherlands’ second city doesn’t get nearly the amount of attention it deserves – which makes it a great day-trip destination. The city’s industrial and young, cool vibe provides an alternate view of the Dutch – one you might miss if you only stay in Amsterdam. Yet, its proximity to Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage …
Amsterdam is a city best explored on foot or by bicycle as it is compact, well-organized, and features plenty of walking and biking lanes. That being said, there are times when it makes more sense to travel across the city via a faster method: when you’re in a hurry, when you are heading clear across …
Shopping no longer holds the key to my heart the way it once did – and as such it no longer holds a strong spot in my travel itinerary, either. However, there is something so fun about responding, “Oh this? I got it in Paris/New York/Amsterdam/wherever,” when someone asks you about your outfit. Our recent …
Like London (or as I recently discovered, Mexico City), Amsterdam has no shortage of museums and other sightseeing opportunities. From the awe-inspiring and profound to the fun and quirky, you won’t find any complaints of boredom in the city. I covered a lot of ground in Amsterdam recently, spending a week based in the Hoofddorppleinbuurt …
On my recent trip to Amsterdam, I had plenty of opportunities to explore Amsterdam’s coffee scene during my week in the city, particularly after a rough flight over. There are certainly many places to get your caffeine fix, but I also found a few duds. To help you avoid the latter, I thought I would …
Finding somewhere to eat in Amsterdam is tough – not because there are few options, or the quality is poor, but because there are so many delicious choices that selecting one means you sacrifice an incredible meal from somewhere else. As a popular residence city and tourist destination, Amsterdam hosts a world of cuisines while …
I get a lot of questions about how far out to book a trip and how to create an itinerary. There is no right or wrong answer of course (despite what you read online, flights aren’t always cheaper on Tuesdays, for example), but my trips to destinations further afield tend to follow a similar booking …