Visiting The Dutch Countryside

Travelblog about The Netherlands | Exploring The Netherlands beyond the crowds

Author: Manon

Hey there! My name is Manon and I'm the founder of Visiting The Dutch Countryside, a local travel blog about The Netherlands. I also wrote the article you just read. I'm a Dutch, born and raised, travel blogger. I decided that it's time that tourists explore The Netherlands beyond the crowds and not just Amsterdam. Have fun exploring The Netherlands!
The westertoren of Amsterdam which can be seen from the canals
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50 + Most Beautiful & Best Dutch Cities To Visit In The Netherlands

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view on windmill and historic buildings from rampart in Willemstad, Noord- Brabant, The Netherlands
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50+ Most Beautiful Small Dutch Towns To Visit In The Netherlands

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flowers in front of a canal in the dutch town of Gorinchem, The Netherlands
Utrecht

45+ Best Day Trips From Utrecht City, The Netherlands Recommended By A Dutch Local

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A view on delft and its canals during winter
Zuid-Holland

25+ Best Day Trips From Rotterdam Recommended By A Dutch Local

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a view on the cobblestoned streets in the historic city of Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Noord-Holland

35+ Best Day trips From Amsterdam Recommended By A Dutch Local

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One of the most important streets of De Rijp. You have canal houses on both sides of the street and see the Grote Kerk (main important church) of De Rijp in the far distance surrounded with trees
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Closeup of dutch haagse bluf egg white dessert isolated on a white background
dutch recipes

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Tiger bread on a wooden table with cheese in a rustic style
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Hearty traditional Dutch pea soup with smoked sausage, rye bread and bacon. Or: 'erwtensoep met rookworst, roggebrood en spek'.
dutch recipes

Traditional Dutch Green & Split Pea Soup Recipe: Make Erwtensoep (Or Snert Soup) From The Netherlands

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A cup of coffee with traditional Dutch 'speculaas' (spiced shortcrust cookies). Authentic wooden cookie cutters especially made for these cookies can be seen in the background.
dutch recipes

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