Visits to the beautiful continent of Europe can get very expensive. Therefore you often have to look at the best ways to save money. In my opinion, there are some places you can easily cut costs, but with others, you have to book the best to ensure you get the best out of your vacation. Let’s take a look at how you can save while visiting a country like Amsterdam.10 Free Things to do in Amsterdam 1 – The BloemenmarktVisit one of the many flower markets and the Bloemenmarkt (The Bloemenmarkt is the world’s only floating flower market.) – just walking through the beautiful flower markets is a real treat. …
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Why Amsterdam’s Houseboats Are So Popular
Amsterdam’s canals are not just a waterway, they are also the home to some of the most beautiful and colorful houseboats.Amsterdam’s houseboats have become a choice form of accommodation to many tourists, wanting to experience the Dutch lifestyle on the water.Back in the 60s and 70s many old cargo boats were restored and converted into houseboats (called woonschepen), but today there are houseboats built specifically with the living-on-water lifestyle in mind. Also, initially, it was the accommodation for artists or the not so well-off community. Those days are long gone, and houseboats can be just as pricey as a traditional house on the land.A woonark is not motorized and built…
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The Best Easter Travel Destinations in the World
The best easter travel destinations in the worldTravel Destinations | Fun Activities If you are planning to travel, why not plan a fabulous trip for the whole family, for Easter?Here are some of the best and Top places to visit during Easter Easter is a wonderful time to travel and there are many great destinations to consider.Here are some of the best Easter travel destinations:(In no particular order and both religious places as well as some others.)Rome, Italy: Rome is the center of the Catholic faith and Easter is an important time of year for Catholics. The city is full of religious significance and there are many beautiful churches to…
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City & Travel Passes | How To Spend Less, See More
City & TRAVEL Passes | How to spend less and see moreHey there! If you’re planning a trip and looking to save some money while getting around town, city passes, travel and rail passes, and hop-on hop-off buses might just be the ticket! With city passes, you can get access to multiple attractions at a discounted rate. Travel and rail passes are perfect for exploring multiple cities or countries, and can save you money on transportation costs. And hop-on hop-off buses are a great way to see the sights and explore a city on your own schedule. So whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time tourist, using these passes…
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Budget or Luxury Travel ? | Plan Your Trip!
Budget or Luxury Travel | Plan Your TripBook & Save: Places to stay | car rental | sightseeing | Tours | Airport Transfers | flights | VIP ServicesCreative holidays. Create your kind of holiday anywhere in the world.We have ideas – Lots of ideas – just ask us Might we suggest:Places to stay Things to do Sightseeingand more… You can book your own – with our helpBudget or Luxury? Are you ready to plan your next vacation? Whether you’re looking to travel on a budget or indulge in luxury, we have ideas for you. We are here to help you make the most of your trip, no matter your budget. Whether…
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Unlock Your Dreams – Travel Destinations
Unlock your dreamsPlan Your Trip | Eat & Drink | Travel Trends | Step into natureBest travel destinationsTravel tips & tricksTop Tourist AttractionsBudget TravelTravel Deals & Discounts Family-friendly destinationsPlan your trip to the NetherlandsThe world’s most famous flower garden: KeukenhofKeukenhof is a must-see destination when in Amsterdam. This vibrant and colorful wonderland is home to over 7 million blooming bulbs, including tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and more. Imagine strolling through picturesque gardens filled with rows upon rows of vividly colored flowers, surrounded by fresh scents and a lively atmosphere. Tulip & Spring Flower Festival in Keukenhof until 14 May 2023At Keukenhof, you’ll not only witness the sheer beauty of nature but…
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Travel World Kitchens | Baking, Cooking | Authentic & Expert Hosts | No Flying!
World culinary experiencesThe ultimate gift of lovewithout leaving your homeI found something super exciting and thought to share it! “Whether you’re looking to attend a delicious French «Madeleine» baking class with a professional pâtissier live from Paris, a fun mixology workshop led by an expert mixologist live from London to share among friends, or an authentic Italian pasta-making session with hosts in Rome, Eatwith online experiences are the perfect way to enjoy a fun, unique activity from the comfort of home.” – EatwithPriceFrom only 13 Euros it’s an unbelievable steal that one can book for oneself or book a unique and fun cooking class as a gift to a friend! And…
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Appingedam, A Beautiful Hidden Gem
Appingedam, A Beautiful Hidden GemMerely 215 km from Schiphol Airport is a quaint medieval city (it’s believed the city dates to the year 1200), namely Appingedam, a beautiful hidden gem. The small city is pleasing to the eye with its small bridges and beautiful houses along the streams. An amazing find for a laid-back break. Location Language Climate TimeAppingedam (Dutch: ɑpɪŋəˈdɑm) lies in the Groningen Province in the northeastern Netherlands.Dutch and English.The warmest months are July and August.Generally, the coldest months in Appingedam are from November to January, with January the coldest month of them all.Check out the climate and weather averages to help you plan your holiday.CEST (Central European Summer…
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Beautiful Keukenhof And The Best Flower Markets
The Land of TulipsWhen thinking of, or planning a tour to a country famous for its flowers, the first country I think of, is Holland (that is apart from the Sakura Cherry blossoms in Japan). The flower markets in Holland are famous all over the world and certainly, the most famous garden in the world, Keukenhof, is definitely worth a visit.Starting with those impressive fields of tulips, you might then ask: “Where do I find the flower markets, and is it worth a visit?” Here are some places we think you would love: The World’s Biggest Flower MarketAs flowers are a huge part of the Dutch culture, so have flower…
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7 Top Travel Trends for 2022 – The Best Ideas
Over the past year or two, we’ve seen dramatic shifts in the way we live, work, and travel. Everything changed. We thought we knew what to expect for the following year, and then again the world as we knew it, changed. The experts can guess and make predictions, but in the end, the biggest new trend is “spur of the moment” travel. People book tickets and make reservations at the spur of the moment as and when travel opportunities open for them. We no longer need to work 24/7 from an office. The world opened its doors for us to work remotely from anywhere. Therefore the Top Travel Trends for…
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TAKE A LOOK | Traditional Hotels Now Debut as Aparthotels
Traditional Hotels Now Debut as AparthotelsIt is well-known that times of hardship, such as world wars, bring about numerous new inventions, technology, and scientific advancement. And so, it comes as no surprise that the Coronavirus Pandemic contributed largely to the hospitality industry almost reinventing itself. For example, aparthotels have become the new norm to overcome social restrictions that come with the Coronavirus Pandemic. We all understand the last two years have been extremely difficult for the hospitality industry, but in light of the difficulties, we are excited more than ever for the rebound. Hotel Manager Atef Soliman, Hyatt Hotels Corporation Tweet Meaning of an aparthotelThe hybrid aparthotel (also referred to…
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Most Beautiful Destinations and Hidden Places in the World
Africa Asia Europe North America Oceania & Antarctica South America Virtual TravelTravel VideosChats, Tips & TrendsSit back and relax! Join us as we visit interesting landmarks and places across the globe! More virtual travel and plenty of travel ideas are waiting for you on our YouTube channel. Stay up to date on the latest travel tips and trends. We chat about it all, and then some…Travel to Everywhere!Discover beautiful destinations around the world. Places we love. Sharing travel inspiration with you. Do more things that make you forget to check your phone…Cosmopolitan (v./adj.) A citizen of the world or at home all over the world. (Origin: English) Namibia: An Experience Beyond the…
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Europe | The Best And Most Beautiful Holiday Destinations
Africa Asia Europe North America Oceania & Antarctica South America Travel trends in Europe I’m a travel fiend on the road to recovery. Just kidding. I’m headed to the airport.This is Europe…Albania Andorra Austria Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Republic of Ireland Republic of Macedonia Romania …
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Visit the Beautiful Neighborhood of Zaanse Schans
Windmills and Wooden ClogsThis pretty neighborhood called Zaanse Schans is situated near Amsterdam in the Netherlands. (Province: North-Holland)Traditional Netherlands houses and beautiful traditional Dutch windmills create a picture-perfect vista. Some of the windmills are actually still working and you can go and explore inside. The sound of cracking wood as the giant cogs turn is something amazing to see and hear. You can climb up to the deck of the mill and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views.This is the place to buy your clogs (traditional Netherlands wooden shoes).Zaanse MuseumI would recommend a visit to the Zaans Museum with its many interactive exhibitions. Here you can see how the raw materials…
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The 10 Best Bike-Friendly Cities In The World
In today’s TravelChat we chat about outstanding bike experiences in the best bike-friendly cities from across the world.Whether you’re looking for a private, group, or self-guided bike tour, there is a bike-friendly city waiting on you. We don’t operate tours, but our well-traveled team always finds the best of the best. As usual, their focus is on quality, value, and of course, experience. “You are one ride away from a good mood.” – Sarah Bentley Tweet Amsterdam, The NetherlandsThe first of our bike-friendly cities is the beautiful flower-paradise, Amsterdam. Called the bicycle capital of the world, it is almost a must to include a bike tour in some or other form…
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Recipe | Colorful Tulips Filled with Chocolate Mousse
Tulip Travel InspirationsI’d love to travel to Amsterdam to experience a full-blown tulip season. However, the second best thing is to bring Amsterdam home, and then, once harvested, have multiple uses of the beautiful flower. In a vase, on a plate…IMPORTANT: If you have any form of a skin reaction or allergy when touching Tulips, do not consume them.Tulips are not only edible flowers, but they also come in different tastes. I’ll get to that after the recipe.Today’s inspiration is to fill Tulip flowers with chocolate mousse. And this is how you go about it… Flowers heal me; Tulips make me happy Rebecca Wells Tweet Stuffed Tulips with Chocolate MouseFine…
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The Hague – Beautiful Places to See
“Groeten uit Den Haag” from Travel and HomeThe Hague is famous for and often referred to as being the “city of peace and justice” or the “cultural treasure chest“. Furthermore is this the city that is home to the Dutch Royal Family. The Hague has so much to offer for the world traveler. From stunning architecture, to culinary experiences, history, the old and the new, shopping and so much more. The Hague is definitely a destination that deserves its place on your travel bucketlist and it is definitely worth a visit. Although it is not the capital of Holland it is a beautiful and big coastal city in the South…
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All You Need To Know About Growing Tulip Bulbs
Everthing you need to know about growing tulips“When it’s Spring again I’ll bring again tulips from AmsterdamWith a heart that’s true, I’ll give to you tulips from Amsterdam.” – Lyrics from Tulips from Amsterdam, Max Bygraves. If you love flowers, then a bucket list holiday destination is for sure to see the “tulips from Amsterdam”. After all, it’s the national flower of the Netherlands.That said, almost all over Europe you’ll see these elegant flowers coming out in full glory from mid-March.An interesting narrative about tulips is that it is NOT native to the Netherlands. This gracious flower comes from central Asia and Turkey. The Turks used the flowers during the…
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Maastricht – The Best Shopping Streets
The Best of MaastrichtThe city of Maastricht has a pedestrian friendly zone where no cars are allowed, making for the perfect shopping and strolling experience. This huge area has many wonderful streets to walk in and explore. Shopping in Maastricht is wonderful, even if you’re only doing window-shopping.Remember to book your flights in time:Going to Maastricht, you’ll fly in to Maastricht International Airport (MST).You can use the link here and add the promo code to your booking, to save on flight expences. OR If you go on your own…Getting ThereJust a short travel from Germany you will find the beautiful district of Maastricht in the Netherlands. The ideal here is…
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Travel Bucket List – 40 Top Destinations in the World
Travel Bucket List – 40 Top Destinations In The WorldWould you love to tick off some of these countries on your bucket list? If you have a Travel Bucket List containing your top holiday destinations or places you would love to see, the list might be a bit long. Let’s say you have 12 places you would love to visit, think of the top 3 on your list and find a way to make it happen. Don’t think ‘why not’. Think… “How can I make this happen…” 2020 – 2023Since December 2019, there have been a lot of challenges. In 2020 traveling the world became a longing to the past and…
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Gouda, Netherlands – Fascinating Things to do
Gouda, a Dutch city in the south of Amsterdam in the province of South Holland, Netherlands:When in Gouda there are basically 3 things that stand out:Gouda CheeseSiroopwafels (Syrup Waffles)Monuments and MuseumsDuring Christmas time if you ask any local what Gouda is famous for, the answer would be Cheese and the Candle Light Festival. Gouda Bij KaarslichtThis traditional and magical event has been part of Gouda in the Netherlands for more than 60 years. People from all over the world come to witness this special event. Kongsberg in Norway each year sends Gouda a giant specially selected Christmas tree as a gift. The event of lighting the tree as well as numerous…
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Explore the Beautiful Giethoorn
Giethoorn the charming village in NetherlandsYou will find the beautiful village of Giethoorn in the Dutch province of Overijssel bordering Weerribben-Wieden National Park. Here you will not find loads of tarred roads and traffic lights or busy streets. Instead you will have the opportunity to make your way in a boat on a canal between beautiful homes and often accompanied by cute ducks.Most of the charm of visiting Giethoorn is the boat rides. This is why you come to Giethoorn. While you gently follow the flow of the waterways, you dream of having a beautiful home here on the banks of a canal. You enjoy the beauty and the tranquility…
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Ideas for How to go on a Healthy Family Holiday
Holiday activities that keep you and your family healthyWe all know it is important to look after your health. Daily we are bombarded with information on healthy eating and healthy living, but what to do when you go on holiday? Here are a few easy family healthy holiday ideas.Running on the beach, beach volleyball, going to the hotel gym, are all good ideas, but lets look at a few other ideas…Horse ridingUsually this is not the most expensive holiday activity and most riding arms are geared to entertain the whole family. Saddle up and explore on horseback. You don’t have to be an experienced horse rider. We had many fun…
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The World’s Oldest Coffee Houses, Still The Best
A bad day with coffee is better than a good day without it.I am, “one of those” who are, non-functional and non-sociable until I have my first cup of coffee. My first cup is usually a café late, and then coffee-coffee. I ease into my day and it is not unusual for me to have a last cup before bedtime, which usually is decaffeinated – just to ensure the sleep fairies don’t forget all about me! I also have not just one cup throughout the course of the day, but quite a few… let’s say about two or three.With all that said, it is a given that I had to…
