Paying taxes is inevitable. There is no going around that wherever you are residing. Whether the tax rates are high, low, or zero depends on where you are living. Every country has its tax laws, and within that country, the states or province determine their taxes. So, we have compiled a list of the highest […]
It’s easy to get scammed as a tourist when you’re traveling the world. You don’t possess the local knowledge to know better, which makes you the ideal target for swindlers and scammers. Today, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most common tourist scams around the world, so you can keep an eye out […]
We from Free Birds are fully embracing the digital nomad revolution, but we are not alone! There are many other digital nomads across the globe that are spreading their wings! This fascinating infographic from SDC International Shipping tells us more about current day digital nomads. We get to know more about their age, experience, careerfields, […]
The World Happiness Report publishes its list of the happiest countries in the world every year, and this year was no exception. It’s always interesting to see which countries have made it to the top 10 happiest in 2021, which ones have slipped in the rankings, and which ones have risen to the top. Today, […]
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 […]
The last thing we want to do when traveling all over the world is to offend our hosts by inadvertently making a faux pas. Taboos can vary from continent to continent, and even country to country sometimes. It doesn’t help that there are a lot of taboos around the world that are hard to find […]
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 […]
Sometimes, it’s like the universe just knows what you need and arranges it for you. We needed one more very sturdy, strong, cool, and functional suitcase. And then we got a mail from the heroes from Thule, a Swedish outdoor company that specializes in sturdy, strong, cool, and functional gear! This is our review of […]
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 […]
And we are back with another cool video from Drew Binsky. Although there are many travel influencers in the world, Drew Binsky’s list of his top favorite cities in the world is perhaps the best one. And we are sure that you would be surprised. Let’s hear it from world traveler Drew Binsky himself about […]
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! […]
From a young clerk in an art shop to a schoolmaster and from a bookseller to a preacher: Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) was all of them. He decided to become an artist at the age of 27. And that decision would change art history forever! The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam manages the largest collection […]
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 […]
