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Sneek, Netherlands: Best Things to Do in Friesland’s Nautical Gem

Sneek, Netherlands: Best Things to Do in Friesland’s Nautical Gem

Posted by | Aug 29, 2024 | , ,

…the canals, sit at a terrace by the water, watch the boats pass under the bridge close to the Waterpoort, and sample some Frisian treats. It’s the kind of place where the experience is mostly in the atmosphere. ✨Day-trip suitability International visitors: ● ● ● ○ ○ — Best for curious explorers NL-based day-trippers: ● ● ● ● ● — Worth planning a day/weekend around ● Circles indicate suitability, not quality. Some subjectivity included. How to rea…

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How to Spend 72 Hours in Amsterdam

How to Spend 72 Hours in Amsterdam

Posted by | Aug 31, 2017 | ,

…ent to see the Entrepotdok area. We were lucky enough to see the beautiful bridge at Kadijkplein raise to let a boat pass, then we walked and took pictures of the remaining roses in the area. We sat on the edge of the canal and watched the elephants family at the Artis zoo — it seems that if you are lucky, you can see them from outside. We visited de Plantage area and Plantage Café where we admired the flamingos who were casually enjoying their Su…

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The town with more than a thousand bridges

The town with more than a thousand bridges

Posted by | Apr 1, 2011 | ,

…ite place is on Reguliersgracht, that’s where I’ve seen the most beautiful bridges (at least so far, I still have a ways to go before I see them all). Every bridge has it’s own charm and presents an enchanting view (especially from the water), not to mention they are a great subject for photographs. In the evening most of them are illuminated, adding a new dimension to the overall picture. Stay tuned for more and follow Amsterdamian on Instagram a…

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Dutch Provinces: A Complete Guide to Day Trips & Hidden Gems Across the Netherlands

Dutch Provinces: A Complete Guide to Day Trips & Hidden Gems Across the Netherlands

Posted by | Jul 14, 2023 | , ,

…, Fenix Museum Rotterdam, Binnenhof The Hague, Scheveningen Beach, Erasmus Bridge and Cube Houses in Rotterdam, Royal Delft, Kinderdijk windmills, and many local museums – Leiden alone has 13! Day trips in South Holland: Leiden, Delft, Rotterdam, Gouda, The Hague and Dordrecht are classic day trips from Amsterdam (all under or around an hour by direct train) with the Keukenhof gardens a seasonal must from late March to mid-May. About South Holland…

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Haunted Netherlands: Dutch Ghost Stories, Urban Legends & Folklore

Haunted Netherlands: Dutch Ghost Stories, Urban Legends & Folklore

Posted by | Oct 19, 2025 | , ,

…rag you under. Bullebak Amsterdam even has a reminder of him: the Bullebak Bridge (Bullebaksluis) near the Brouwersgracht. The name comes from this very legend, and locals used to whisper that the monster lived beneath it, waiting for careless children. So, next time you pass over a quiet Amsterdam bridge at night, take a look into the dark water below. Who knows what’s still lurking there? But maybe don’t get too close… The Mermaid of Edam Not al…

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Day Trip to Den Bosch: the Best Things to Do in This Picturesque Brabantian City

Day Trip to Den Bosch: the Best Things to Do in This Picturesque Brabantian City

Posted by | Jun 15, 2022 | , ,

…que wetland area known for its rich biodiversity and the iconic Moerputten Bridge, a historic railway bridge that stretches across the marshland. Where to Eat and Drink in Den Bosch Coffee places Den Bosch: there are so many cosy places to have your daily dose of caffeine in Den Bosch, and the city is not lacking in specialty coffee area. Try one of these: Coffee Lab (near the train station), Le Jeu (in a historical location), Fortin, Drab Coffee,…

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Things to Do in Tilburg: A Complete Guide to the Dutch Wool City

Things to Do in Tilburg: A Complete Guide to the Dutch Wool City

Posted by | Aug 13, 2026 | , ,

…th terraces along it. It’s a nice stroll along the water, with a beautiful bridge that opens sideways and still has to be open manually (I was lucky to catch that). ⏺ Close to the bridge you will find Vittorio’s caravan (Karvansara), an unusual coffee and ice cream place where you feel like being invited in someone’s garden. Vittorio is a Iranian refugee who found a home in Tilburg, and he is selling Persian ice cream on warm ginger cakes, coffee…

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My First Day Trip to Rotterdam: Notes from a Reluctant Visitor (2017)

My First Day Trip to Rotterdam: Notes from a Reluctant Visitor (2017)

Posted by | Nov 17, 2017 | ,

…t the canal will never end and I will walk forever looking for the Erasmus Bridge. Many steps later and me becoming angry with the noisy cars continuously passing by, I had a glimpse of the bridge. It’s a striking construction, impressive against the surrounding skyline and completing it with success. I crossed it to get to the island where the famous New York Hotel and the Photomuseum are located. Once I reached the island and walked along the Ni…

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Amsterdam for Photographers and Photography Lovers

Amsterdam for Photographers and Photography Lovers

Posted by | Nov 10, 2025 | , ,

…“Seven Bridges”: from the Herengracht corner you can line up seven arched bridges in one frame; magic at blue hour when the bridge lights switch on. A’DAM Lookout & the IJ waterfront: ferries, the EYE, and the northern sky, great for golden-hour skyline shots across the water. OBA Oosterdok rooftop: a free, little-known panorama of the old city and the IJ from the library’s top floor (links to your own ‘best free spot’ post). Trompettersteeg & th…

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Visit a Fairy-Tale Town: Zutphen, One of the Best Preserved Medieval Towns in Europe

Visit a Fairy-Tale Town: Zutphen, One of the Best Preserved Medieval Towns in Europe

Posted by | May 6, 2022 | , ,

…rina and have a walk along the river promenade. From there you can see the bridge over IJssel (if you came to Zutphen by train, you most likely admired the city from that bridge). The Spanjaardspoort – a city gate built in 1537. Events in Zutphen Sprookjesstad Zutphen. In December, during the Sprookjesstad days, Zutphen will look even more like a fairy tale town. Scenes from fairy tales are re-created on the streets, people are dressing up and the…

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