Who doesn’t know about the famous tulip fields of the Netherlands? (If you didn’t, that’s okay. Now you will.) Having their origin in the early seventeenth century, growing tulip fields became so famous back in the day that people started using them as garden decoration, and now they’re one of the most famous tourist attractions […]

When staying in a dream location like Amsterdam, you also need the best Airbnb to stay in. There is no greater feeling after a long day walking and discovering the city than coming home to your lovely Airbnb! But what Airbnb houses or apartments are the very best and provide the most value for your […]

Are you planning on visiting the capital of the Netherlands any time soon? Great, because Amsterdam is awesome! It’s a buzzing city with many hotspots to visit, but what places do you really need to see? Things to do when in Amsterdam, we know a thing or two (actually 10) about that. We’ve been to […]

Learning a new language is very hard, but learning a couple of basics is easy. To help our fellow free birds along, here are the 25 basic Dutch words and phrases for traveling through the Netherlands or Holland. When traveling to a foreign country with a very different culture and a very different language, it’s […]

When we looked at the Instagram page of Salt in our Hair, we were truly hooked. We kept on scrolling and scrolling… This page shows you such beautiful photography that inspires you from within. Let’s take a look at Salt in our Hair’s best work. Who runs the page? This Instagram page (@saltinourhair) is run […]

Amsterdam is without a doubt simply put; awesome! Maybe we are a bit biased because it is the capital of our native country, but it’s a buzzing and hip city full of hotspots and the people are open-minded and have a relaxed attitude. But you need to know a few things before visiting! There is […]

Do you love avocado’s, Insta-worthy restaurants, and healthy good food? Then you will love The Avocado Show in Amsterdam! There is a lovely hotspot in Amsterdam where this special fruit gets the spotlight it deserves: The Avocado Show. During our trip to Amsterdam, we had lunch in this unique restaurant. And in this review, you […]

We get all sorts of invites in our mail, but we hardly accept it. This is because most hotspots don’t really have anything that special to offer. But Bar Rouge Amsterdam got our attention! We were invited to enjoy a great night in the very unique Bar Rouge Amsterdam. What a cool establishment this is! […]

When in the Netherlands, or Holland if you will, one of the must-see hotspots is definitely Scheveningen. You probably can’t pronounce it as the Dutch do, but that should keep you away from this wonderful coastal town. Although it’s not really a city or town, it is a district of The Hague that is located […]

For my 35th birthday, I treated myself to a night in the world-famous Kurhaus, a beautiful and powerful looking hotel at the coast in the Netherlands. Was it worth the money? Did I feel like royalty while staying at the Kurhaus? The Grand Hotel Amrath Kurhaus in Scheveningen sounds majestic, looks majestic from the outside, […]

The story of Anne Frank and her diary is famous all over the world. The experiences she shares in her diary are very poignant and can be seen and felt in the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam. By now, the estimated sales of this diary are over 35 million, and annually around 1.2 million people […]

The best time to visit Amsterdam is between late March and June or September and November – these months are right before or directly after the summertime high tourist season. April is the best time to see the tulips! But every season has its own charm to discover Amsterdam. Read below per season what is […]

One thing I truly admire about the Dutch is how they work their way around food. I mean, it’s not every day that you come across people who truly understand the value of creating exceptionally good flavors. Just as so, stroopwafels happen to be one of the most decadent treats to ever exist. Want to […]

When staying in a dream location like Amsterdam, you also need a comfy hostel with good vibes to stay in. There is no greater feeling after a long day walking and discovering the city then taking a nice shower and dropping yourself in a nice soft bed! But what hostels are the best and provide […]

When staying in a dream location like Amsterdam, you also need a good hotel to stay in. There is no greater feeling after a long day walking and discovering the city then dropping yourself in a big nice comfy bed! But what hotels are the very best and provide the most value for your money? […]

Holland is not very well known for its cuisine, but you should try at least some of these 6 typical Dutch food items in the list below when you are visiting the lovely country called The Netherlands. Or Holland, it’s the same country! We love typical Dutch food and you will too.  Say cheese! Cheese […]

Amsterdam is a large city with a lot to see and do, so that means you need to get around fast and comfortable. In this informative article, we explain how public transportation works in the vibrant capital of The Netherlands. Amsterdam is too big to do everything on foot, so we’ve made you this handy […]

Stroopwafels! Try saying that if you are not Dutch, quite difficult eh ;)? But you can’t visit Amsterdam without eating these amazing Dutch threats. These delicious cookies are filled with caramel and are found everywhere in Amsterdam! And the (soon to be world-) famous Van Wonderen Stroopwafels is not your average stroopwafel shop. The stroopwafels […]