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The Complete Guide to Visiting The Netherlands
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All the best places to visit and eat in NL!
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Places to Visit
 
Events to Attend
 
Places to Eat

Places to Visit

There is so much more to see than just Amsterdam!

 
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Beach vacation in the Netherlands? Who knew!
Scheveningen Beach
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The birthplace of gouda cheese and stroopwafels!
Gouda
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Make sure to try a Bossche bol
Den Bosch/'s-Hertogenbosch
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The oldest town in the Netherlands!
Nijmegen
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3rd largest city in NL and right on the ocean!
The Hague/Den Haag
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2nd largest city and some call it the NYC of the Netherlands for it's cutting-edge architecture
Rotterdam
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Rich history and famous canals
Utrecht
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The Netherland's biggest and most famous city
Amsterdam
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Home to the oldest university in NL
Leiden
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Famous architecture and cheese market
Alkmaar
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Beautiful beaches and restaurants
Zandvoort/Bloemendaal aan Zee
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Beautiful cathedral and quaint vibe
Breda
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Explore northern Netherlands!
Groningen
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Obviously not the Netherlands but such an easy day trip on the train!
Antwerp Belgium
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Events to Attend

Try to visit during one of these famous events/holidays!

 
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The OG Santa Claus!
Traditions in The Netherlands | Sinterklaas explained
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New bucket-list item: Visit the tulip gardens in the Netherlands during spring <3
Keukenhof
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Such a unique experience
Gouda by Candlelight
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One of the most famous Christmas Markets in NL
Christmas Market Haarlem
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For my music/dance lovers
Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE)
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A must see this winter!
Amsterdam Light Festival
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A parade made entirely of flowers!
Dutch Flower Parade
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This event is not for the weak… Make sure to wear orange!
King's Day: the ultimate Dutch party
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Rotterdam Summer Carnival
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The Dutch love going all out on Carnival!
Carnaval celebrations in the Netherlands
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Places to Eat

Dutch food sometimes gets a bad reputation… but these are my faves!

 
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Amsterdam - The truffle fries are a must!
Fabel Friet
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Amsterdam - The best vibes and pasta
Lolo Amsterdam - Italian Restaurant
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Amsterdam - Very small place so if you spot an open seat you better eat here!!
Pancakehouse Upstairs
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Den Bosch - You have to get the famous Bossche bol
Banketbakkerij Jan de Groot
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Gouda - Incredible vibe and food
Koeien en Kaas Reeuwijk / Kühe und Käse
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Leiden - Beautiful farm set up and fresh food
Tuin van de Smid
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Den Haag - Love the vibe here!
The Gyros Club
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Amsterdam - Try the pickled herring if you're brave!
Albert Cuyp Market
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Rotterdam - This has everything you could ever want!
Foodhallen Rotterdam
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A famous winter treat - look out for these trucks everywhere!
Oliebollen
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Go-to food truck treat! Look out for them.
Kibbeling
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Amsterdam - The best outdoor seating on the canal!
Café de Jaren
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