Summer is coming, and with that comes our hopes for warm temperatures and long sunny days. One of our favorite summer pastimes in Amsterdam is swimming. Amsterdam and its surroundings have many great spots for swimming, from urban canals to natural lakes, from the beach to designated outdoor pools. There are some things to keep…
The biggest perk of living in Europe is that you can access diverse cultures and landscapes in just a few hours of driving. In my opinion, one of the best weekend trips from Amsterdam is to Reims, also known as the Champagne region. In this post from the series Best Weekend Trips from Amsterdam, I will give you…
Amsterdam is famous for its fantastic museums, the most well-known being the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank’s House. They are all very impressive, and you should not skip them if you are in Amsterdam—that would be a crime! However, a few hidden gems deserve your attention: Moco Museum Amsterdam (or, as I…
Let’s face it: we can no longer live without our phones, especially a data connection. This became clear during my last six-week trip, during which I visited three countries as a solo female traveler and relied upon Uber and last-minute accommodations and flights. And what saved me was using eSIM! If you don’t know yet…
There’s one thing I can’t get enough of: Amsterdam’s canals. Whether in the rain or sunshine, strolling around with friends, or on a solo walk, I always admire the beauty of the canals. And my favorite way to explore them is on a boat! After six years of living in Amsterdam, I have enough experience…
Whether it is your first or not, winter in The Netherlands is NOT a sunny walk in the park! I have lived in Amsterdam since 2018, and every year, I try to escape part of the winter: I always reach a point where I can’t take another rainy day anymore! In this post, I’m sharing…
