Amsterdam is a hip and bustling city that is not only steeped in history that dates as far back as the 16th-century, but also has somewhat party zone reputation as well. Some stereotypes DO ring true to Amsterdam, but I wouldn’t say that’s a bad thing. Yes, you have the pot, yes you have the […]
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Top Mistakes First Time Solo Travellers Make
As many of you know by now (especially if you’ve been following my blog over the last few years), it’s no secret that I am a huge solo travel advocate. I love doing it, I think everyone should try it in their life at least once and I promise you that once you do muster […]
A Complete City Guide To Zadar, Croatia
Located south along the Adriatic Sea, the Romanesque city of Zadar is a little slice of Croatian paradise. Zadar is a holiday maker’s dream; hot summers and mild winters make it a perfect retreat no matter the time of year. Zadar has a complex and elaborate history dating back to before Roman Rule. Its Old […]
Spending Time With Family In Draganić, Croatia
When I booked my trip to Croatia, I wanted to make sure to meet up with relatives on my dad’s side while I was there because I haven’t seen them in over ten years and I was really looking forward to seeing where my relatives lived and where my grandparents, dad and other family members […]
My Quick 6 Day Trip To Croatia
“You’re only going to Croatia for six days? Why?” I must’ve heard the same reaction a dozen times when I mentioned that I had spontaneously booked a six day jaunt to Croatia; the homeland of many of my relatives, including my grandparents and dad. And do you know what my answer was every single time? […]
A Day Trip to Gouda – A Quick City Guide
Nestled in the province of Southwest Holland with a population of 70,000 people, sits the charming little town of Gouda. You may know Gouda as a cheese found in your local supermarket where you are from and rightfully so, as it is one of the most popular cheeses on the market. While staying in The […]
A City Guide to Maastricht, Netherlands
One of my final cities that I decided to visit during my 10 day adventure through The Netherlands was Maastricht. As the southernmost city within the country, Maastricht seems a world away from the typical Dutch scenes you’d likely see in other parts of The Netherlands. The train ride took me through a more hilly […]
24 Hours in Delft, Netherlands
Situated in the western part of The Netherlands and about an hour train ride away from Amsterdam, sits the charming canal ringed Dutch city of Delft. Delft is also famed for its beautiful handcrafted blue and white painted ceramic Delftware, which almost everyone’s grandmother is familiar with and also home to Dutch master painter, Johannes […]
How to Spend 24 Hours in Leiden, Netherlands
Home to The Netherlands’ oldest University, which dates back to 1575, Leiden is a quaint little city nestled in the Southern region of Holland and was the birthplace of the famous artist, Rembrandt. Leiden boasts many small and beautiful canals and bridges to stroll along and is approximately 30 minutes away by train from Amsterdam, […]
A Day Trip to Haarlem, Netherlands – A Quick City Guide
Haarlem is often overshadowed by its “bigger and cooler” sister, Amsterdam, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t add it to your Netherlands itinerary. A short and scenic train ride northwest of Amsterdam will take you from the hustle and bustle of the city, through the lush countryside and to the medieval city of Haarlem in […]