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Destinations, Netherlands, Travel

The Ultimate First-Timer’s Guide to Amsterdam’s Top Sights and Attractions

Alyssa stands near bicycles along a canal in Amsterdam

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 …

Destinations, Food, Netherlands, Restaurants, Travel

Where to Find the Best Coffee in Amsterdam

A Flat White from Lot Sixty-One Coffee in Amsterdam

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 …

Destinations, Food, Netherlands, Restaurants, Travel

10 Restaurants You Simply Can’t Miss in Amsterdam

Alyssa at Avocado Show in Amsterdam

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 …

Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Travel, Travel Tips

International Travel Timeline: Booking My Trip to the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium

A photo of Kinderdijk Windmills

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 …