Cities

The ultimate guide to the Zaanse Schans: visiting the windmills of Holland

In the Zaanse Schans, you can experience what life was like back in the 18th and 19th...

Video: incredible footage of 1920s Amsterdam in colour

Looking for a little diversion from reality? How about a mesmerising video of Amsterdam circa 1922 —...

Hiking around the Zaanstreek: 9 perfect walks in the ultimate Dutch region

Sure, the classics like Amsterdam, The Hague and Utrecht are nice (and well worth a visit!), but...

Why I love Haarlem: a local’s guide to the Spaarnestad

No matter how many times I tell my friends I live in Haarlem, every time we chat,...

17 unforgettable things to do in Leiden in 2024

Albeit small and charming, there are loads of things to do in Leiden. As one of the...

The gem of the north: 7 free things to do in Groningen

Out of money but looking for some amazing things to do in Groningen? Well, you're in luck,...

Summer is here! 7 places to escape the heat in Utrecht

To all those who thought the Netherlands didn't have a summer worth speaking of, think again. With...

5 things to do in Rotterdam in the summer

As if the world doesn't talk about summer enough, we're going to talk about it some more!...