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Now it the time to plan your trip to Keukenhof: the world’s biggest flower garden

Now it the time to plan your trip to Keukenhof: the world’s biggest flower garden Helloooo colourful beauty

Get ready for a bloomin’ good time at Keukenhof, the largest flower garden in the world! Nestled just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Amsterdam in the charming town of Lisse, Keukenhof is a bucket list destination that will make your heart skip a beat.

Our little secret to seeing & doing heaps in Amsterdam without breaking the bank!

Our little secret to seeing & doing heaps in Amsterdam without breaking the bank! Rijksmuseum has an impressive collection

Travelling is so much fun that once you start, it’s hard to stop (or go home). However, money will also be your biggest challenge (just like time). Tips on how to save money while travelling are always welcomed, right? Well, here’s what you can do to save heaps of money on Amsterdam museums and attractions.

Here’s why 2022 will be the most amazing music festival year ever!

Here’s why 2022 will be the most amazing music festival year ever! NOS Alive 2017 festival night

The festival season in 2020 & 2021 was the worst festival seasons ever. Due to COVID-19, all events we were looking forward to were cancelled. Time to fast-forward to 2022 and to make it the best festival season ever! And it is looking good for the festival season in Europe in 2022.

How to get a Maestro debit card to be able to pay in shops in Europe on your next trip

How to get a Maestro debit card to be able to pay in shops in Europe on your next trip Revolut Maestro card

The most annoying thing that can happen on your trip to Europe is not being able to pay by credit card in supermarkets, shops or restaurants. What? Are there places where credit cards or overseas debit cards aren’t accepted? Yes! But no worries there is a solution. Let me tell you about the benefits of […]

Game on in Zoetermeer (Holland): another amazing Dutch Video Game Museum

Game on in Zoetermeer (Holland): another amazing Dutch Video Game Museum National Video Game Museum in Holland

As a computer geek and arcade game freak, there is nothing more exciting than hearing about a Video Game Museum in the area or country you are travelling in. This time we are heading to the Video Game Museum in Zoetermeer in the Netherlands.

6.66 reasons why you want to rock in Europe at these awesome rock & metal festivals

6.66 reasons why you want to rock in Europe at these awesome rock & metal festivals Broilers live a Vainstream rock festival 2017

Fans of rock, metal, and punk(rock) live music will have heaps of opportunities to get their horns up in Europe. The new rock festival season will be an awesome one. We’ve selected 6.66 of the best rock festivals throughout Europe for the upcoming season. Check out the line-ups, ticket info and start planning your trip. […]

How to explore every corner of Europe with Vueling: a great budget airline

How to explore every corner of Europe with Vueling: a great budget airline Vueling at Barcelona airport

Get to know the low fare airlines in Europe before you start your trip to Europe. There are so many different low cost aka cheap airlines there, that it pays to do some research. It’s a great way to travel fast between major European cities without breaking the bank.

How to live stream festivals like you are there

How to live stream festivals like you are there Live stream festivals

No time to travel to festivals or concerts around the world? Here’s the ultimate answer to see your favourite band from wherever you are: live stream festivals. Even if there is a geoblock in place, we’ll show you how to enjoy some of the best festivals in the world through live streaming.

Ticking off 15 of the most legendary road trips

Ticking off 15 of the most legendary road trips Sunset at Grossglockner Road

Is there anything more beautiful than an endless road, a great (reliable) car and your favourite tunes? It’s road trip time… Recently I came across a list with 15 of the most legendary road trips. Great inspiration and awesome to see which ones you already have completed. That triggered an idea. I want to experience […]

Why Zwolle is the most exciting Dutch destination for gamers

Why Zwolle is the most exciting Dutch destination for gamers Small part of the collection of Computer Museum Zwolle

For most travellers, Zwolle is pretty much like going off the beaten path in The Netherlands. The city isn’t as big or popular as Amsterdam or Rotterdam but that is about to change. There is now an important reason why computer & game geeks will add Zwolle to their must-see travel list: Dutch Computer Museum.

Is the nhow hotel the best place in Rotterdam for urban geeks?

Is the nhow hotel the best place in Rotterdam for urban geeks?

To be honest, Rotterdam has so much more to offer than Amsterdam. Of all Dutch cities, Rotterdam is truly our favourite. Oops did we say the wrong thing Dutchies? So when we had the opportunity to spend a night in the tallest building of Rotterdam, we didn’t have to think long and were on our […]

Make your road trip in Europe extra yummy with these snacks

Make your road trip in Europe extra yummy with these snacks Italiann road trip snack

The ultimate overseas adventure must be a road trip. Just you, your mates, and a car. Oh, and of course a map (or satnav) and some money. See where the road will take you. Go explore Europe. Awesome. As you drive along in Europe, you’ll notice the differences in petrol stations and the snacks you […]

Dutch Beer Tasting Festival: adventure for the taste buds

Dutch Beer Tasting Festival: adventure for the taste buds Dutch Beer Tasting Festival 2015

A church filled with at least 35 breweries, each bringing several of their best or most interesting brews, is something we wouldn’t want to miss. Since we heard about this Dutch Beer Tasting Festival we were counting the days till it was time to head over to The Hague (Holland). See the craft beers we […]

Hostels in Holland: 3 unexpected & fun places to stay

Hostels in Holland: 3 unexpected & fun places to stay Stayokay hostel in Heemskerk

When travelling around the world hostels are always a fun and cheap way to spend the night. So what are hostels in Holland like? Are there any? Of course! In the Holland (or do you prefer to say the Netherlands?) the member organisation is called Stayokay and we recently found out that staying there is […]

Sleeping in the cheese capital of Holland: Alkmaar [hotel review]

Sleeping in the cheese capital of Holland: Alkmaar [hotel review] Grand Hotel in Alkmaar

You simply cannot visit Holland without seeing a cheese-related thing or event. Whether it’s a local cheese market (for example in Alkmaar or Gouda), a cheese museum or a cheese tasting, without cheese your visit to Holland isn’t complete. What could be better than spending a night (or two) in the cheese capital? We stayed […]

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