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Jul 18, 2025

Exploring Castles & Gardens in the Amsterdam Area

exploring castles and gardens in the Amsterdam Area

The area around Amsterdam is filled with numerous beautiful places to explore, including charming small towns, great museums, excellent restaurants, and abundant nature perfect for cycling. This region offers a quieter alternative to the bustling Dutch capital, allowing visitors to experience a glimpse of local life where everything moves at a slightly slower pace. If you’d like to explore castles and gardens in Amsterdam Area, be sure to visit the Gooi & Vecht region.

Mar 28, 2025

Where to See Rembrandt’s Paintings in Amsterdam

Where to see Rembrandt paintings in Amsterdam

Do you want to see Rembrandt’s paintings during your trip to Amsterdam? The Dutch capital is home to some of the most famous artworks made by the famous painter. However, it’s not only a place where you can still see his art. It’s also where you can find many locations linked to Rembrandt’s life and work in Amsterdam.

Mar 14, 2025

Tulips in the Netherlands: Where to See Them & Their History

Tulips are the symbols of the Netherlands and the reason many people visit that country each spring. From the tulip fields and Amsterdam’s Tulip Festival to historical flower paintings in Dutch museums, there are so many ways to enjoy these beautiful flowers during your trip to the Netherlands. Here is the Culture Tourist’s guide to everything you should know about tulips in the Netherlands, including the best places to see tulips in the Netherlands.

Dec 17, 2024

Hotel Review: ss Rotterdam, a Hotel Ship in Rotterdam

Have you always wanted to stay on board the ship, but you’re a bit afraid of the rough sea? Or are you an avid traveller, who loves exploring unusual accommodation? Perhaps you’re looking for a special hotel to stay at during your trip to Rotterdam? Look no further, because I have you covered! The ss Rotterdam is a historical ship turned into a hotel. It used to sail between the Netherlands and New York, starting in 1959. While staying at that unique hotel, you can explore it and learn about how it was navigated or what people were doing during the long journeys. After staying on it twice, here is my complete ss Rotterdam hotel review.

Dec 13, 2024

10 Things To Do During the Christmas Season in Amsterdam

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 holidays guide with 10 things you should do during the Christmas season in Amsterdam.

Dec 06, 2024

Christmas Presents From or Inspired by Amsterdam

Christmas presents from and inspired by Amsterdam

With the holidays just around the corner, it might be the last moment to look for Christmas presents. I’ve done some research again this year and created a gift guide with presents from or inspired by Amsterdam. I’ve combined local products, brands, and some unique experiences that would make a lovely Christmas gift for your loved ones. So look no further because here is an article filled with Amsterdam Christmas presents inspiration.

Nov 29, 2024

Best Museums to Visit in The Hague

Home to the Dutch Royal family, The Hague is also a town where you’ll find some of the best museums in the Netherlands. After being to its star, the Mauritshuis several times, and exploring some of its great cultural venues, like the Kunstmuseum and Escher in het Palais in the past, a few days ago I took a trip to The Hague in search of some new museums to explore in The Hague. And let me tell you, I wasn’t disappointed. Quite the contrary, I found some of the best museums to visit in The Hague.

Nov 15, 2024

Christmas Markets in the Netherlands with 2024 Agenda

Christmas markets in the Netherlands 2024

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. I looked for the Christmas markets organised in the Netherlands in 2024. I first compiled this list eight years ago and updated it yearly. So, if you would like to visit some Christmas markets in the Netherlands, here is your complete guide through the Dutch Christmas markets.

Jul 05, 2024

10 Fun Things to do in Amsterdam this Summer

Amsterdam is a great place to visit at any season. But there is something magical about spending summer in Amsterdam. Days are longer and sunnier, and there is so much to do there during the summer months. If you plan to visit it at that time of the year, here is your list of 10 fun things to do in Amsterdam this summer.

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