Amsterdam is amazing, but it’s nice to get away every once in a while. Here, we share relaxing countryside excursions, brilliant day trips, and the best places to visit across the Netherlands and Europe. It’s also your one-stop hub for exciting international travel inspiration!
An hour and a half from Amsterdam, deep in the North Brabant border region, visitors walk through a geographical enigma. On a single shopping street, pedestrians unknowingly cross the international border...
When you think of Dutch fortified towns, well-known classics like Naarden or Gorinchem immediately come to mind. But a 2.5-hour drive from Amsterdam, hidden in the Groningen countryside, lies a border str...
From beautiful sandy beaches to vast stretches of coastline: the Dutch dunes offer countless places to get some fresh air, but there’s only one where untamed nature, centuries-old history, and a hidden fr...
From the majestic canal belt to the stately Herengracht: the region surrounding the capital is brimming with historical gems, but there is only one place where the true origins of Amstelland lie. A 15...
From the historic quays in Enkhuizen to the fairy-tale trail of old fishing villages: The Netherlands boasts countless iconic waterways, but there is only one place where a raging sea transformed into a m...
From the dense forests and heathlands of the nearby Veluwe to the ancient Zuiderzee coast: Gelderland boasts countless landmarks, but only one fortress with a perfectly straight checkerboard pattern. A...
From castle ruins and the historic Vrijthof to one of the world’s most beautiful bookstores housed in a 13th-century church: the Maastricht region is known as one of the most refined cultural capitals in...
From the dune-sand ruins of Brederode to the underground escape tunnels of Valkenburg Castle and the iconic Leiden Castle: the Netherlands is full of impressive fortifications, but there is only one with...
Looking for a little more excitement and action this weekend? Luckily, you don’t have to travel far to find it! From lightning-fast roller coasters and spectacular water rides to enchanting fairy-tale wo...
From the mysterious Valkenburg Castle Ruins to the fairytale-like De Haar Castle: there are countless impressive castles in the Netherlands, but not a single one can compare to this rugged river fortress....