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!
When you think of a day trip to a historic Dutch city, well-known destinations like Utrecht, Haarlem, or Delft quickly come to mind. However, anyone traveling to the province of Gelderland will discover o...
When you think of a day by the water, you probably picture crowded beach bars and towels on the sand. Deep in North Limburg, about an hour from Maastricht, you’ll find a completely different setting. The...
The 45-meter-high Brederodeberg and a 13th-century castle ruin Jorisvermeule1992, CC BY-SA 4.0 Hidden in the dense forests of the eastern dune section lies the absolute highest point of the nati...
Just a stone’s throw from the capital lies one of the most layered landscapes in the Netherlands. It is a place where traces of prehistory, regal grandeur, and rugged forests come together in surprising w...
When the temperature rises, we’d much rather swap the hot city asphalt for a refreshing dip in nature. Sometimes you don’t have to travel far at all to find crystal-clear water and that sun-drenched islan...
Every day, a pungent scent of fresh cocoa wafts past along the broad waters of the Zaan. This distinctive village scene is consistently ranked among the most beautiful villages in the Netherlands. Anyo...
If you’re looking for the ultimate stop on a day trip to Maastricht, something truly special awaits you in the city center. The Dominicanen Bookstore is housed in a 700-year-old Gothic church and proudly...
Today, the Duinrell Estate is known as the ultimate park for a day out with children. Yet the estate began in 1682 as the strictly secluded country retreat of the noble Van Zuylen van Nijevelt family. Beh...
Behind the overgrown paths of the Efteling lies a history that few visitors know. While millions of international guests now wander through enchanting worlds, this Brabant icon had remarkably down-to-eart...
As soon as you step inside, you’re hit by the scent of decades-old leather and gleaming chrome. Less than an hour’s drive from Amsterdam, you suddenly find yourself face to face with vehicles that have si...