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Top Seven Places to See in South Holland

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 5, 2022 | All Photos, The Netherlands

…and, while tulips cover a big part of the garden, there’s a big variety of spring flowers as well (not to mention the orchid pavilion!). Right outside Keukenhof, you can see the famous tulip fields. But this is not the only place you can see them! The entire area between Leiden, Lisse and the sea is covered in flower fields. It’s called the Bollenstrek (Bulb Region) and it’s the largest and most famous flower fields region in the Netherlands. You…

Discover the Netherlands: Day Trip to Schagen – the Market City

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 24, 2022 | All Photos, City Guides, The Netherlands

…on in the area. There’s much to do in the area surrounding Schagen: in the spring, the fields between the city and the sea are covered in tulips and other spring flowers, and they make for beautiful biking routes. There are a few gorgeous beaches close-by: Petten, Callantsoog and Sint Maartenszee and many walking routes through beautiful nature, like the ones in the Zwanenwater reservation. Or you can visit the nearby Alkmaar. The central point of…

Dutch Provinces: a Complete Guide to Exploring the Netherlands’ Treasures

Posted by Dana Marin | Jul 14, 2023 | All Photos, Featured, The Netherlands

…d lay the foundation for the modern Netherlands. The province is ideal for spring and summer visits, when scenic bike and sailing routes take you past old villages, castles, and country estates. Notable destinations include Utrecht, Amersfoort, Woerden, Oudewater (the “witch village”), and Spakenburg. History lovers can explore medieval towns and impressive UNESCO-listed sites such as the Roman Limes and the Dutch waterlines. Don’t miss the Vechts…

My Bucket List for Summer 2022: 15 Wishes for This Season

Posted by Dana Marin | Jun 12, 2022 | All Photos, Thoughts

…that lately I’ve been living too much inside my head and I din’t enjoy the spring as I should have. After all, I’ve spent a whole winter waiting for it! The thought of flowers blooming and long, sunny days helped me endure the grey, dark months. And then spring came and passed in a second. Now summer is here (I consider summer starting at June 1st) and I want to make sure I make the most of it! I’m writing this article mostly to have a reference,…

Amsterdam Gardens. Spend the Summer Surrounded by Flowers

Posted by Dana Marin | Jul 11, 2021 | All Photos, Amsterdam

…rounded by bee-friendly flowers. Every available soil spot is used. In the spring, flower lovers and photographers wander through the city searching for the roses, wisteria and hydrangea. It feels like micro-festivals, and I enjoy so much looking for the best flower spots (I have a mental map by now), visiting my favourite ones and sometimes discovering new ones. This page includes affiliate links. If you click and purchase, I may receive a small…

Amsterdam in January: What to Do

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 1, 2025 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Culture and Events

…d up by the light, is the thing that gives me hope that this year too, the spring will come. Photo by Andra Stefan What is there to do in Amsterdam in January? Hide in a cosy café As most days are dark and rainy, the best thing to do is hide somewhere indoors, for a coffee or tea and cake. If you are to survive the winter, you need that cake! Some of my favourite cake shops in Amsterdam are: De Drie Graefjes, Petit Gateau, De Laatste Kruimel, To…

What To Do in Amsterdam in April 2024

Posted by Dana Marin | Mar 31, 2024 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Culture and Events

April is the month when spring is finally making appearance and the city wakes up from the winter sleepiness. The entire month is dedicated to the Netherlands’ most famous flower, the tulip, and the Tulp Festival brings tulips all over Amsterdam. We’ll be ending the month with a big party: the beloved King’s Day holiday, on 27 April, when the city turns orange and everyone celebrates with music, pop-up markets and drinks. And then there are many…

In the Mood for Sun: the Best Beaches of North Holland

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 15, 2021 | All Photos

…nutes, and the road takes me through a forest and the flower fields in the spring. Egmond aan de Hoef, the village close to Egmond aan Zee is a pretty village as well, worth visiting. An attraction in this village is Slot op den Hoef, the ruins of what once was the Egmond Castle. Egmond aan Zee is a family beach resort, very popular with German tourists in the summer. While the beach can be crowded during the season, you can still find quiet spots…

Things to Do in Amsterdam, Recommended by Locals

Posted by Dana Marin | Apr 11, 2023 | All Photos, Amsterdam, Lifestyle

…to call it), you will enjoy this museum better. The garden is open during spring and summer and is a real delight. Hermitage’s Farmers Market. Every Saturday during spring and summer, you can visit the courtyard of the Hermitage Amsterdam for a real market: vegetables, fresh pasta, fish, dairy, sourdough, almost everything. They’re coming, as much as possible, from Dutch soil. Almost all “makers” are at the market themselves and they are happy to…

Looking for Beauty in Winter

Posted by Dana Marin | Jan 12, 2021 | All Photos, Nature

…already signs of renewal everywhere: little buds starting their journey to spring and snow drops preparing to bloom. It would be nice if we could follow nature’s example and slow down for these months, only to bloom again in the spring. —————————————————————– Stay tuned for more and follow Amsterdamian on Instagram and Facebook for daily stories about life in the Netherlands. Please share this post if you liked it! Check out my photo book: Amsterd…