Oysters: you hate them or you love them. I love them. Especially when they are free! Did you know you can pick oysters for free in the Netherlands? Just go to Zeeland. My friends and I have declared our Zeeland oyster expedition an annual tradition. Tag along!
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.
Not far from the famous Mont Ventoux is the French village of Mollans-sur-Ouvèze. You probably won’t find it in any travel guide. So don’t expect an endless supply of activities and sights, but you can count on infinite peace and quiet (assuming you’re not going to climb Mont Ventoux).
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!
The steel heart of the Czech Republic. The black city of the Czech Republic. The nicknames refer to the industrial character of Ostrava. Rough and raw. And fully in development. That is why it’s a good idea to add a visit to Ostrava to your Czech Republic bucket list NOW. Find out what to do in Ostrava.
Bathe in beer. Have you ever tried it? I have now, in Štramberk in the Czech Republic. But the beer bath isn’t the only thing Štramberk is known for. So discover quickly why you really should take a day trip to this cute village.
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.
