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Planning a mobile data solution is one of the most important things for me to sort out whenever travelling abroad. Relying on your mobile provider’s roaming data could be quite pricy. While buying local sim cards after arriving at a destination comes with its own set of downsides. However, during a few of my recent trips abroad, I used eSIM. I liked it so much that it became my go-to solution for mobile data when travelling abroad.
I’ve visited the Borghese Gallery three times over the years—twice on my own and once on a guided tour. And here’s my recommendation: taking a tour is absolutely worth the extra cost. Thanks to the enthusiasm and insight of our guide, Giovanna Santo from City Walkers Tours, I finally understand why the Borghese Gallery is often called Rome’s best small museum. Her stories and her passion for the art brought centuries of art and history vividly to life.
With its fairytale gabled houses, canals and lovely Christmas traditions, Amsterdam is one of my favourite places during the holiday season. There are so many places to see and events to go to during that time of the year. To make the most out of it, here is my Amsterdam holiday guide with 10 things to do during the Christmas season in Amsterdam.
London is a place to go for art and museum lovers. It’s home to some of the best art collections and some of the most famous museums in the world. And a great thing about them is that many of those wonderful museums are free of charge. Well, it definitely comes in handy with everything else being quite expensive in the UK’s capital. I’m in London each year and have visited many of those places several times, so here is my guide to the best free museums in London.
It’s that time of the year again! Time for Christmas markets in the Netherlands! With numerous festive events, Christmas trees, decorations, and that lovely, cosy feeling, December is my favourite month of the year. A big reason for this is Christmas markets. Since I’m a massive fan of everything related to Christmas, I did some research again this year, and put together a list of all Christmas markets organised in the Netherlands in 2025.
If you’re looking for a lovely Dutch town to explore on a day trip from Amsterdam, consider visiting Haarlem. Located only twenty minutes by train from the Dutch capital, it’s a charming town filled with history, beautiful architecture and excellent restaurants. I live in Haarlem and am always eager to discover new things to do in Haarlem, so I regularly update this local’s Haarlem Travel Guide. Continue reading to learn more about its history, best museums, cafes, restaurants and things to do in Haarlem.
What are the most beautiful Royal Palaces in Europe? In the past, the Old Continent was home to many Royal families. They married each other, had many heirs, who each needed a home to live in. And, well, a true Royal lives in a palace, right? That’s why Europe is dotted with stunning royal palaces today. Some are privately owned, while others are turned into museums and cultural institutions. This means you can visit and admire them from the outside and inside. Although there are so many of them, here is the Culture Tourist selection of the 15 most beautiful Royal Palaces in Europe.
Do you live in the Netherlands and are wondering which exhibitions to visit this autumn? When I was compiling my list of the best exhibitions to visit in European museums in the upcoming months, I realised so many great exhibitions will be organised in autumn 2025 in the Netherlands. From the history of desserts to Iris van Herpen retrospective, Dutch museums are offering something for everyone this season.
Visiting museums is a great way to learn about the local culture while travelling. However, sometimes, a motivation to travel for me is purely to see a particular museum. I’m often asked what are the best museums in Europe. Since it’s a tricky question, I’ve asked some of my fellow travel bloggers to help me compile the list of the 15 best European museums you must visit.