The idyllic Vaeshartelt castle is located near Maastricht. The history of this Maastricht castle goes back centuries. From farmstead to luxurious country retreat to lavish gift to King Willem II, but nowadays we can all visit the castle and enjoy this castle hotel. We were invited to
The Netherlands has many museums, but some are just a bit more special than others. Our home country is known for its many art museums with historical paintings, but there is only one with enormous dinosaur skeletons. Or with Egyptian mummies. Or in the shape of a
In the south of the Netherlands, we get the chance to stay for two nights in an ‘hotel exceptionnel’ just outside the city center of Den Bosch: we are staying in an actual crane! The Bossche Kraan with a view over the Dieze river is one of
The Dutch museum icon is of course the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This immensely large museum has been back in full splendor since 2013 after years of renovation. From the famous hall of fame to the Asian pavilion, from the old masters to modern art and from a
If something characterizes Leiden for us, it is the beautiful canals and monumental buildings. Everything breathes the ancient history of the historic city. Exactly this atmosphere is captured in the two boutique hotels in the heart of Leiden. Generous four-poster beds, historical art, chandeliers and heavy furniture
The best things to do in Leiden include world-class museums, typical Dutch architecture, impressive monuments and cool hotspots. Experience Leiden, a stunning historic city and one of the must-visit destinations in the Netherlands! Sebastiaan resided alongside its canals for three years, while Maartje frequents the city for its
The best part of a city trip is perhaps going out for some breakfast. From toast with avocado and a poached egg to a stack of fluffy pancakes with fresh fruit. We love it all. Even after so many years we love to explore around our hometown
One of our favourite areas of the city is Rotterdam-North. You will rarely see tourists here, but the Rotterdam people themselves all the more. North is actually a village in itself. You have great spots if you like vintage interior items or clothes. But you’re also in
Deventer is the perfect destination for an amazing weekend or day trip. The ancient city has a characteristic historic center packed with cozy hotspots. The city might even have more cozy boutiques and concept stores than our own hometown Rotterdam. You will find most shops in the
Amsterdam is famous for its beautiful canals, so what could be more fun than spending the night on the water? Sweets Hotel offers this option in its bridge houses spread throughout the city. With these tiny houses spread over all neighborhoods of Amsterdam, Sweets Hotel is the