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).
Paracas is a dusty tourist town. Walking down the boulevard, someone comes up to me every other minute to sell me a tour or meal. On weekends Paracas welcomes lots of Peruvians from Lima. However, it is up to Western tourists to explore Paracas during the week.
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.
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.
What must-sees in Brno, Czech Republic, are not to be missed? The largest city after Prague is nice and compact and therefore perfect for a city trip. Brno has beautiful Gothic buildings: majestic and stately. And more than enough sights to keep you entertained for longer than a weekend. Czech my Brno tips!
