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19 places you can get to by TRAIN from the Netherlands

Romantic weekends in Paris, celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich, or skiing in the French Alps: these 19 trains...

The pilgrims in Leiden: Where were the pilgrims before they sailed to America?

The pilgrims in Leiden were a religious group that escaped from England and came to live in...

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,...

11 iconic things to do in Volendam in 2026

Whether you want to try on traditional Dutch klederdracht or taste fresh seafood along the historic De...

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...

Renting a boat in the Netherlands: all you need to know in 2026

One thing's certain about the Netherlands: there's loads and loads of water. And where there's water, there...

Flying solo: a parent’s tips for travelling alone from the Netherlands with kids

If you're a parent, the unbridled travel days of stuffing a carry-on with the essentials and grabbing...

Travelling to the Netherlands? Here are 8 things to take care of before you go

From securing a travel visa or ETIAS authorisation to navigating the Dutch transport network, this checklist covers...