A tiny nation called the Netherlands is located in Western Europe between Belgium and Germany. The Netherlands is constantly battered by the North Sea, which is to their north and west. The Netherlands is smaller than West Virginia but bigger than the state of Maryland which is quite small compared to most countries. If the …
The Netherlands
Amsterdam has a lot to offer for both national and international filmmakers. The country has modern cityscapes, as well as a strong sense of history with 16th-century architecture and romantic canals. So it will come as no surprise that there are so many wonderful movies set in Amsterdam. When you think of Amsterdam, you probably …
The Unbound is a unique boutique hotel located on a private estate in West Amsterdam offering a breath of fresh air and much-needed respite from the more typical Amsterdam experience. Ever since my stay at this peaceful property, I haven’t been able to get it off my mind. The Unbound is a place where you …
The Netherlands is one of the most engrossing travel destinations in the world, an intertwined mess of historical and contemporary excitement from Amsterdam’s history-soaked canals and Rotterdam’s urban jungle to the storybook-esque De Haar Castle and Keukenhof’s charming gardens. There’s so much to see here but exploring the Netherlands’ most iconic landmarks is a perfect …
Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands, after Amsterdam to the north. It is often considered as the business-like younger brother of A’dam; a commonly uttered phrase is that “Money is made in Rotterdam, and spent in Amsterdam”. Rotterdam seems, at first glance, a city that only focuses on modernity and business. However, this …
We know that Amsterdam gets all the attention, but there are lots of other awesome places in the Netherlands to explore. Case in point: Eindhoven. Have you not heard of it? All the better – you’ll find a more innovative and less crowded place than the country’s (undoubtedly wonderful) capital. So, where is Eindhoven, and …
Amsterdam is a unique and charismatic city with hundreds of reasons to visit. Aside from its reputation as the ‘Cannabis Capital of Europe’, it is also the capital and most populous city of the Netherlands. The city hosts over 20 million tourists per year, with the vast majority only spending the day. Amsterdam is small …
Eindhoven is the fifth-largest city in the Netherlands, located in the south of the country, not far from the Belgian border. Even so, the city is home to less than 250 thousand residents, many of whom are students or young professionals. Eindhoven has largely flown under the map for tourism, ensuring a relaxed and local …
Today we are going to talk about the top ten movies set in the Netherlands. When creating such a list you’re basically listing the best Dutch movies ever created. Because while many Hollywood storylines do have the proverbial ‘cup of coffee’ in the Netherlands, for example in Ocean’s Twelve (2004), Hostel (2005), or the arguably …
I have to declare what I am calling my Amsterdam Confession…. My dark, little secret that I am used to hiding in shame. That I never let others know for fear of rejection or ridicule. Something that will surely make me instantly unpopular and garner accusation of heresy! I don’t like Amsterdam…. ….There I have …