Stories and tips
Writing about Netherlands
Longer reads, seasonal ideas and practical tips from the people who write this guide.
· 3 min read
Utrecht's Wharf Cellars: History and Where to See Them
How Utrecht's canal-level wharves and cellars developed, what they were used for, and how to experience them today.
· 4 min read
The Hague’s Art and Architecture
A guide to The Hague's art museums and buildings, from Vermeer at the Mauritshuis and Mondrian at the Kunstmuseum to Panorama Mesdag and modern landmarks.
· 4 min read
Money Matters: Paying, Cash and Tipping in the Netherlands
How to pay in the Netherlands: cards, cash, ATMs, public transport and when to tip.
· 4 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Dutch Visa Requirements and Schengen Rules
Who needs a visa for the Netherlands, how the 90/180-day rule works, and what EES and ETIAS change.
· 4 min read
Amsterdam Canal Cruises: Types, Value, Etiquette and the Boat Tax
How to choose an Amsterdam canal cruise that is worth the money, what the per-passenger boat levy means for you, and how to behave on the water.
· 4 min read
Autumn Foliage in the Hoge Veluwe
When to see autumn colour in Hoge Veluwe National Park, how to use the free white bikes, and what to combine it with.
· 4 min read
Budget Eating in the Netherlands: How to Eat Well for Less
Practical ways to eat well in the Netherlands without overspending, from Dutch lunch habits and street food to supermarkets, markets and tipping norms.
· 4 min read
The Essential Dutch Packing List
A season-by-season packing list built around Dutch wind, rain and walking.
· 4 min read
Mastering the OV-chipkaart and NS Rail Network
How to pay for trains, trams and buses in the Netherlands now that the OV-chipkaart is being phased out.
· 4 min read
Where to Stay in the Netherlands: A City-by-City Guide
Which Dutch cities and neighbourhoods make the best base, what they cost relative to each other, and practical points to check before you book.
· 4 min read
Day Trips from Amsterdam
Six easy day trips from Amsterdam by train, bus or ferry, from windmills and cheese markets to Haarlem, Utrecht and the Keukenhof tulips.
· 5 min read
Netherlands on a Budget: A Practical Travel Guide
Realistic ways to cut the cost of a Dutch trip, from where you sleep and how you travel to free sights and supermarket meals.