Keukenhof near Lisse might be the most famous place in the Netherlands to see tulips… but it’s definitely not the only one. And honestly, you don’t need to buy a pricey ticket or squeeze through crowds of tourists to experience those iconic Dutch flower fields. Just south
The top 10 things to do in Amsterdam when you visit the city for the first time? The Dutch capital is packed with the best attractions: from world-class museums to special experiences and from typical Amsterdam canal houses to cool hotspots in an abandoned shipyard. As Dutchies,
Looking for the most quirky hotels in Amsterdam? The Dutch capital is home to the most stylish, odd, unique and unusual hotels in the world. We visited many special hotels in Amsterdam in the past few years and still have many more on our wish list. With
As spring is just around the corner, the Dutch are getting ready for their flower season, which will be dominated by the most brilliant flower and tulip fields. The renowned Keukenhof in Lisse is one of the Netherlands’ top destinations for seeing traditional tulip fields, but you
The Netherlands are famous for their iconic windmills and you can find them literally everywhere. But what is the best place to see windmills in the Netherlands? Is it the famous Kinderdijk or Zaanse Schans tourist attractions? Als Dutchies, we visited both places several times. In this
If you are looking for a unique place to stay near Amsterdam, Happy Island in Oude Meer is where you want to go. This private island has an old oil boiler that has been converted into a comfortable and colorful holiday home. Although you are close to
The idyllic campsite Geversduin is located in the dunes of North Holland, just north of Amsterdam, between the trees and the Scottish Highlanders. This green holiday park is a favorite with Amsterdam families and we can understand that. Especially now Geversduin added some new unique holiday homes
Let’s say you have an old manure storage tank on your land, but don’t use it. Why not start a bed & breakfast in there? The owners of Longhorn Ranch decided to create a unique sleeping place. We were allowed to stay for a weekend among the
The Wadden Islands of the Netherlands offer a unique piece of nature and are even highly recommended by the Lonely Planet as a must-go in Europe. We totally get that. I myself spent several wonderful weekends on Texel, the largest Wadden island in Holland. It has a
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