Cities

This Dutch city was key to the origins of Thanksgiving

You may very well know by now how the Dutch like to spend their Christmas and Sinterklaas holidays,...

The Rembrandt experience: discover the life of a young Rembrandt by walking through Leiden

The famous Dutch master Rembrandt van Rijn was actually born and raised in Leiden. Yes, that same...

17 brilliant things to do in Zwolle: your guide to the Netherlands’ best-kept secret

Here's the thing about Zwolle: whilst Amsterdam and Rotterdam were still muddy villages, this star-shaped city was...

The 7 most scenic bike routes for a day trip in and around Amsterdam

There's no better way to soak up the beauty of Amsterdam than by hopping on your fiets...

14 glorious things to do in Giethoorn in 2026

Dubbed the Venice of the North, Giethoorn is a wonderland of canals weaving and winding their way...

Rotterdam is the coolest city — and these epic pics prove it

It's official: we're mega-fans of Rotterdam! Shedding its crappy parts and putting up new amazing architectural highlights,...

This Dutch city lets you walk in the footsteps of Monet and Peter the Great (just 12 minutes from Amsterdam!)

Interested in a Dutch history lesson without the tourist crowds of the capital? Head to the city...

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...