Ever wondered what it’s like to stay at a hotel that perfectly blends a rich historical tapestry with the pulsating heart of modern luxury? The Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American offers just that – a unique experience that harmonizes the past with the present. But what makes it truly stand out? TL;DR A Historical Gem... Read More The post Rock Your Amsterdam Stay: Inside the Hard Rock Hotel appeared first on Wanderlustingk ..read more

Als leidenschaftlicher Netflix-Binger kannst Du sicher verstehen, wie aufgeregt ich war, als ich gesehen habe, dass Netflix eine neue Serie über die Niederlande und Belgien namens “Undercover” hat. Diese Serie spielt entlang der belgisch-niederländischen Grenze, aber Du wirst auch zahlreiche andere Drehorte für “Undercover” in ganz Europa finden. Ich habe die mühsame Arbeit geleistet, um... Read More The post Wo man die genauen Drehorte für Undercover von Netflix findet appeared first on Wanderlustingk ..read more

Maastricht is one of the most charming cities in the Netherlands and it can be easily explored in a weekend. The city is perfect for a slow, romantic weekend away from Amsterdam spent exploring a beautiful cathedral bookstore, strolling the tangled streets, touring historic caves, and eating/drinking delicious regional cuisine at affordable prices.  For architecture... Read More The post Things to do in Maastricht, the most beautiful city in the Netherlands appeared first on Wanderlustingk ..read more

As someone who has lived in Amsterdam, I’ve been asked frequently for recommendations on where to stay in Amsterdam. I’ve created a neighborhood overview with affordable hotels in Amsterdam worth visiting with the advantages/disadvantages of each neighborhood in Amsterdam. I’ve also asked fellow bloggers for their previous stays at hotels in Amsterdam. I hope that... Read More The post Where to stay in Amsterdam: 15 affordable hotels by a resident appeared first on Wanderlustingk ..read more

One of the most popular spring/summer day trips from Amsterdam has to be Alkmaar. Maybe I’ve been a bad resident of Holland, but I somehow had never visited Alkmaar. Alkmaar is a charming city about 35 minutes from Amsterdam by train. This is a one day guide to Alkmaar with the best things to do... Read More The post One perfect day in Alkmaar, a cheesy day trip from Amsterdam appeared first on Wanderlustingk ..read more

One of the gems of the Hague has to be the Mauritshuis. This Hague art museum is one of my favorite museums in the Netherlands. As a Hague resident, these are my tips for visiting the Mauritshuis for the first time with some notes about the exhibitions not to miss along with some tips to... Read More The post Tips for visiting the Mauritshuis museum in the Hague for the first time appeared first on Wanderlustingk ..read more

I love cats.  This is a detailed guide to my beloved Amsterdam with the best places to meet cats in Amsterdam, officially and unofficially, with my favorite cats.  If you’re a fan of Catspotting, you’re going to love this guide to Amsterdam. I’m a crazy cat lady and meeting cats when traveling is one of my favorite hobbies. ... Read More The post Catspotting: A crazy cat lover’s guide to cats in Amsterdam appeared first on Wanderlustingk ..read more

As a lover of the strange and unique, it took me a long time to visit Efteling. Too long.  In case you haven’t heard of Efteling, the Efteling theme park is one of the best theme parks in the Netherlands and truly one of the most unique.  I grew up going to Disney every year and... Read More The post Efteling Theme Park: The best theme park in the Netherlands appeared first on Wanderlustingk ..read more

‘s-Hertogenbosch, nicknamed Den Bosch, has been on my list of places to visit. This stunning city with a rich culture and history in Brabant is often overlooked by tourists despite the fact that Den Bosch is only a day trip away from Amsterdam. Although I expected Den Bosch to be beautiful and historic, I was... Read More The post One day in ‘s-Hertogenbosch: the best things to do in Den Bosch appeared first on Wanderlustingk ..read more

Some months ago, I was on the train to Utrecht from the Hague and I passed a town with a stunning cathedral.  I checked the map, but I decided that I’d visit.  A few months later, I read something online about the Woerden cheese market and I was intrigued.  Unlike the other cheese markets in... Read More The post Woerden: The last real cheese market in the Netherlands appeared first on Wanderlustingk ..read more