If there’s one thing I love, it’s cheese. Fortunately, the Netherlands is known for its cheese, so you can visit cheese markets in Alkmaar, Edam, Gouda, and Woerden. But what can you expect from a Dutch cheese market?
A stone’s throw (depending on how far you can throw) from Amsterdam are the beautiful Dutch villages of Volendam and Marken. They have been tourist hotspots for years because they are so very Dutch. There is plenty to do for a day of fun: from the traditional tourist photo to badass cruising on a fat bike. Let go explore Volendam!
A somewhat self-respecting Dutchie has been to Keukenhof at least once in their life. Right? But is it worth the trouble of heavy traffic jams?
A few years ago, we all went hiking with alpacas. Now you can also walk with donkeys. Is the donkey the new alpaca? I don’t know, but I do know I really like the donkey walk!
I’m very lucky: I live in Amsterdam. So I get home quickly after an evening concert in the Ziggo Dome or AFAS Live or after a late football match in the Johan Cruijff Arena. But a hotel nearby is quite nice if you live a little further away! So these are your options near the event venues.
The Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen are between Zandvoort, Aerdenhout, and Noordwijk. Not far from Amsterdam. You can go on beautiful walks in this unique nature reserve. There are walking routes, but you can also go off the trails in many places. And hopefully, you will encounter the deer and foxes!
A day out in the Netherlands with an animal lover? You’ve come to the right place. Discover great, responsible activities with animals that you can do in the Netherlands. These activities make for a great gift too!
Sleeping and eating in a former church? Yes, count me in. In Amsterdam Noord, you can stay at BUNK Hotel & Restaurant. An old church has been converted into a cool hotel full of nice little nooks and details to discover. This is my extensive BUNK Hotel review so that you can determine whether it’s the right hotel for you. Spoiler: the answer is yes.
Sometimes you just fall in love with a place, don’t you? A spot where you would prefer to stay a little longer or come back. Spending a night in a yurt in the Netherlands is definitely an experience I want to repeat. Yurt camping or glamping seems to become more and more popular. Let me show you why.
