It’s winter, it’s December, so do you know what that means? It’s almost Christmas!! This is the second time I have spent winter in the Netherlands, but it’s the first time I’m actually spending Christmas in Amsterdam and I’m so excited. If you read my Halloween in Amsterdam post, you would have seen that Halloween…
Category: Netherlands
25 Instagrammable Places in Amsterdam
The Netherlands is such a beautiful place, and there is so much to see and do. In this post on the 25 most instagrammable places in Amsterdam, I’m going to show you where you can get the best pictures in the capital city and the best time of day to go. If you want to…
8 Things To Do on Halloween in Amsterdam
The Netherlands don’t celebrate Halloween as much as other countries, like USA, and actually, their main celebration is something called Sint Maarten. This takes place on the 11th November and children up until the age of 12 go trick or treating, which does mean that you should wait until then, and not trick or treat…
First Time Flying Tips – What to Expect
Flying for the first time can be incredibly daunting, so I’ve composed this blog post to help ease your concerns. I’ve always found flying to be an incredible experience and I’ve been flying all my life and never had any issues. Be sure to check out my post on why you should solo travel and…
Best Places to Surf in the Netherlands
I would like to thank Wanderlust Pulse for writing this guest post about the best places to surf in the Netherlands! As I’m not a surfer, I’m very thankful to provide you all with helpful information I wouldn’t otherwise be able to give you. Be sure to also check out my other posts on the…
A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling in Amsterdam
When someone talks of Amsterdam, my brain typically goes to ‘red light district’ and ‘cycling’. Cycling in Amsterdam is practically mandatory, if you don’t at least try it, it’s like visiting Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. If you’re also looking for other things to do when in Amsterdam, then check out my post on…
Top English Bookshops in Amsterdam
If you’re anything like me and enjoy perusing bookshelves, even without the intention of buying a book, then I’m sure you’ll love this post! During my time in Amsterdam, I have visited a huge variety of bookshops and decided to rate them. All bookshops mentioned have English books. If you’re interested in other posts about…
Celebrating my 20th Birthday in Amsterdam
I love birthdays! To me, they’re a special occasion that needs to be celebrated with your friends and family. This is the first birthday I have had in Amsterdam, and hopefully it won’t be the last because there is so many fun things to do here! So this is how I celebrated my 20th birthday…
Rotterdam Zoo – yay or nay?
As someone who pushes for animals to receive the best welfare possible, I have very contradicting thoughts about zoos. Rotterdam zoo is classed as the ‘prettiest zoo in Europe’ but does that mean they have good welfare? I understand that zoos allow for expanding our knowledge on animals, and are a great way to pass…
An Unmissable Day Trip to Zandvoort Beach From Amsterdam
When visiting Amsterdam, it is very easy to get so immersed in the city that you forget that the rest of the Netherlands exists. So, today’s post is to open your eyes to one of many day trips you can take from Amsterdam, starting with Zandvoort Beach. If you are looking to travel any time…