One of the best weekend trips from Amsterdam is Reims, the heart of France’s Champagne region — close enough for a Friday-to-Sunday trip, and unpretentious enough that it doesn’t feel like a tourist trap despite the Champagne fame. In this post from the series Best Weekend Trips from Amsterdam, I’ll give you inspiration for what…
Car sharing Amsterdam is expanding rapidly, with over 3,250 shared cars available across Amsterdam alone. Car Sharing allows you to unlock and rent a car with an app on your phone. It provides mobility with the touch of a button. After eight years in the Netherlands, I have tried all the car share options in Amsterdam. Here are my…
Amsterdam is famous for its fantastic museums, the most well-known being the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank’s House. They are all very impressive, and you should not skip them if you are in Amsterdam—that would be a crime! However, a few hidden gems deserve your attention: Moco Museum Amsterdam (or, as I…
Let’s face it: we can no longer live without our phones, especially a data connection. This became clear during my last six-week trip, during which I visited three countries as a solo female traveler and relied upon Uber and last-minute accommodations and flights. And what saved me was using eSIM! If you don’t know yet…
There’s one thing I can’t get enough of: Amsterdam’s canals. Whether in the rain or sunshine, strolling around with friends, or on a solo walk, I always admire the beauty of the canals. And my favorite way to explore them is on a boat! After eight years of living in Amsterdam, I have enough experience…
Seeing the Northern Lights is a magical experience that I will never forget. Kiruna in Northern Sweden is one of the best locations to see the Northern Lights in the World. Make sure to make a trip to see the Northern Lights Kiruna! Visiting Kiruna Kiruna is the northernmost city in Sweden. It is a…
