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Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam The Largest Hotel in the Benelux
We stayed at Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam for a week last Summer in July. There was so much to do and we loved our stay so much that we returned for a week in August. Most restrictions were lifted, however a few were still in place in July and August. So the hotel was not in full practice, but we could try out most of the facilities. This is not a sponsored post, we stayed here at our own expense. So all opinions are, as always, our own. Location of Corendon Village Hotel Amsterdam Corendon Village Hotel Schiphol is located in Badhoevedorp in the province of Noord-Holland. Badhoevedorop is…
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Fletcher Hotel De Zalm A Perfect Easter Getaway
We stayed at Fletcher Hotel de Zalm during Easter 2022 for 3 nights. We loved our stay here. The lockdown was over and tourism was clearly starting up again. This is not a sponsored post, we stayed here at our own expense. So all opinions are, as always, our own. Location of Fletcher Hotel De Zalm Fletcher hotel de Zalm is on Voorstraat 6 in Brielle. Brielle is a fortified city in the province of Zuid-Holland on the island Voorne-Putten. Brielle is situated in the Southwest of the Netherlands. The hotel was founded in the year 1928 as a family run hotel. The name zalm translates to salmon, and derives…
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Groningen Road Trip: Eems and Oldambt Route
The Netherlands has lots to offer. Although flat, the landscape differs throughout the country. This Groningen road trip showcases the beauty of the most Northeastern part of the Netherlands, close to the border with Germany. Groningen is both a province and a city in the Netherlands. This road trip concentrates on part of the province, not on the city. So when you ask yourself “Is Groningen worth visiting?”, a simple Yes is the answer, just look at this Eems and Oldambt road trip. Groningen Road Trip We followed the route set out by the ANWB, which you can find here in Dutch. There’s a map provided on the site. The…
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A Visit to the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision
We love visiting museums, our son loves it especially when they’re interactive and have screens. The Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision fits right in. A museum fun for both parents and kids. We visited in October 2020, just before the second lockdown in The Netherlands. For Paul and me it was a trip down memory lane with the old tv shows and commercials they showed. For Yuri it was fun due to all the technology, things from his childhood such as YouTube and the interactiveness. We visited just before the museum closed its doors for 2 years to rebuild. Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision Architecture The building of…
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Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk Review of a Great Stay
We stayed at Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant Carlton in January 2021. Since at that moment there was still a lockdown in place in the Netherlands, we had Fletcher hotel Naaldwijk almost to ourselves. We stayed two nights from the 29th to the 31st and loved our stay, despite limited facilities and everything being closed. This is not a sponsored post, we stayed here at our own expense. So all opinions are, as always, our own. Location of Fletcher Hotel Naaldwijk The hotel is in an area called Westland. In the Midwest of the province of Zuid-Holland is the town of Naaldwijk. A town which is close to the beach. Amsterdam Schiphol Airport…
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North Veluwe Road Trip: Forest, Sand Drifts and Heathlands
The Veluwe is a beautiful area in the Netherlands. This North Veluwe Road Trip showcases all the Veluwe has to offer. But there’s more to be seen on the route such as Palace ‘t Loo and a beautiful fortified city. Museums, forests, sand drifts and heathlands are along the route. North Veluwe Road Trip We followed the route set out by the ANWB, which you can find here in Dutch. There’s a map provided on the site. The following towns and cities are included: Hoog Soeren Apeldoorn Vaassen Emst Epe ‘t Harde Elburg Doornspijk Nunspeet Vierhouten Elspeet Uddel Garderen Length: 87 kilometers/54 miles Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours. Town by…
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30 of the Best Cities in the Netherlands to Visit
The Netherlands is a small country in Northwestern Europe with a long history and beautiful towns and cities. But which are the best cities in the Netherlands to visit when on a trip in this water rich country? I’ve asked my fellow travel bloggers what their favorite city is and as a Dutchie myself I’ve added my favorites. Best Cities in the Netherlands Utrecht, Utrecht Contributed by Cosette from KarsTravels. The city I’ve called home for the last 22 years has to be on this list. A beautiful city in the middle of the Netherlands. It has fun festivals year-round, wonderful museums, canals and its pride: the Dom Tower. The…
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6 Week European Road Trip Itinerary
From ancient cities to National Parks, Europe has so much to offer and you can go so many ways for a road trip. You can stick to one country or cover as many as possible. We’ve taken more than one European road trip, but only once did we stretch it out over 6 weeks. We road tripped across 11 countries, stretching from North Western Europe to South Eastern Europe. Read on for the perfect road trip through the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg and Belgium. European Road Trip Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Hamburg, Germany Day 2 till 4: Explore Hamburg Day 5: Drive from…
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Keukenhof: The Most Beautiful Gardens in the World
Keukenhof is a world famous landmark of the Netherlands, not to be missed when visiting the country during spring. Admire the 7 million Keukenhof tulips, daffodils, crocuses, hyacinths, lilies and other bulbs. On 32 hectares (79 acres) in Lisse, in the province of Zuid-Holland each year 1.5 million visitors come to see the Keukenhof gardens. When visiting this landmark, don’t skip the Delta Works another landmark of the Netherlands, both perfect to include on road trips. Another perfect route to see tulips is on the tulip route Goeree-Overflakkee. Keukenhof history Before exploring what there is to see and do at Keukenhof Netherlands, some background on how it came to be.…
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The Flower Route: a Road Trip with Tulip fields.
The Netherlands is known around the world for its beautiful tulips. In Spring, fields of flowers align the fields in the west of the Netherlands. There are several tulip routes throughout the country. Last Sunday we drove the flower route by car, in the province of Zuid-Holland. A beautiful route with daffodils, tulips and hyacinths. However, the route offers more than just flower fields. There are museums and beach towns along the route. The Flower Route We followed the route set out by the ANWB, which you can find here in Dutch. There’s a map provided on the site. The following towns are included: Oegstgeest Rijnsburg Katwijk aan Zee Noordwijk…
