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Hidden Amsterdam – Exploring Amsterdam’s Best Kept Secret Amsterdam North

Amsterdam North and the A'Dam Tower

If you want to escape Amsterdam’s tourist chaos and see a different side of this amazing Dutch city, you won’t want to miss the neighbourhoods of Amsterdam North and the NDSM Wharf. These newly revitalized areas are rapidly becoming a must-see destination — moments away …

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United Polaris Business Class Review What It’s like flying United’s luxury cabin Chicago to Amsterdam

United Polaris Business Class 777

As a frequent United customer, I was excited to fly United’s Polaris 777-300 Business Class once again, this time from Chicago to Amsterdam Schiphol on flight UA909. I’ll reveal what it is like to travel in United Airline’s Premium product in this United Polaris Business …

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7 Best Things to do Outside Amsterdam on Daytrips

A view of the incredible Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, Netherlands and its iconic windmill.

Travellers the world over are drawn by Amsterdam’s enigmatic beauty, making it one of the must-see European holiday destinations. With so many extraordinary cultural attractions in Amsterdam, you may be tempted to overlook the many amazing places and things to do outside Amsterdam. Before your …

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Gouda Unveiled: Discovering Historic Charm in the Dutch Cheese Capital

Gouda, the cheese capital of the Netherlands

Article updated for 2024. Gouda, the enchanting, picturesque little city in South Holland is known worldwide for its iconic staple creamy and tasty Gouda cheese. While almost everyone is familiar with Gouda cheese, few know that it is also a small Dutch tourist city of …

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Hidden Gems of Leiden an Ultimate Travel Guide to this Enchanting City in the Netherlands

Boats on Leiden's Canals

What do Albert Einstein, Rembrandt and the Pilgrim Fathers have in common?  They all have a deep connection to the remarkable Dutch city of Leiden — a city of science, art, windmills, canals and a fascinating ‘explosive’ history. Find out about the city’s fascinating history and …

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Air Canada Launches New Seasonal Service Flights to Amsterdam

Travel News: Air Canada launches new 2023 and 2024 Flights to Amsterdam with seasonal summer service from Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Air Canada announced this spring the launch of all-new seasonal summer flights between Montreal, Canada (YUL) and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) in the Netherlands. …

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Discovering Holland: Delft’s Hidden Courtyards, Backstreet Cafés and Canals

Charming Canals in the Dutch city of Delft, Netherlands | Photo ©️ travellifebalance.com

Delft, Holland’s fairytale city is a cozy, picturesque gem nestled within the heart of South Holland, Netherlands. The city is rich in history, artistic innovation, and is full of incredible architecture to be admired. I set out to discover Delft’s hidden courtyards, backstreet cafés and …

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Visiting Holland’s Sensational Keukenhof Tulip Gardens Beautiful Spring Flowers (2025)

A view of the incredible Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse, Netherlands and its iconic windmill.

Holland’s world-renowned Keukenhof Tulip Garden is situated in the tiny town of Lisse, Netherlands, about a 40-minute drive south of the city of Amsterdam. The town itself is quite small, but it’s home to the sensational Keukenhof tulip gardens and the stunning multi-coloured, striped flower fields …

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How to Get Rail and Car Transport From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

KLM Dreamliner ready to board at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Getting around Amsterdam and the Netherlands is very easy with their safe, economical and easy-to-use public transport system. Here are the ins and outs of getting bus, rail and rental car transport from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2024. Read on to find out what to …

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Categories Destinations, Europe, Netherlands, Travel News, Travel Tips

Is The Hague Holland’s Most Overlooked Travel Destination?

The Iconic Binnenhof in The Hague

The Hague, Netherlands (Den Haag) is a magnificent city rich in history, art, culture and beautiful beach resorts, but is often one of Holland’s overlooked travel destinations in favour of its larger, more touristy nearby neighbours, Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Let’s look below at the main …

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