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Rotterdam Day Trip + Visit to Kinderdijk

November 1, 2018July 14, 2023 | by Alyssa
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A windmill at Kinderdijk in The Netherlands

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 …

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

October 22, 2018October 19, 2023 | by Alyssa
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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 …