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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!
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The Best Flower Parade In The Netherlands: Which Bloemencorso Should You Visit?

Flower parades can be found all throughout The Netherlands. The Dutch word for ‘flower parade’ in The Netherlands is: Bloemencorso. There are two flower parades near my village in Noord-Holland,Continue readingThe Best Flower Parade In The Netherlands: Which Bloemencorso Should You Visit?

beach the netherlands sunset
Noord-Holland

These Are The Best Dutch Beaches Near Amsterdam You Must Visit When It’s Getting Hot In Here!

It’s that time of the year again: Hot spring or summer days. Or even the hot days in autumn (yes, it happens!). Amsterdam has a pretty perfect location as thereContinue readingThese Are The Best Dutch Beaches Near Amsterdam You Must Visit When It’s Getting Hot In Here!

One of the Dutch wadden islands called texel from a bird view. You see the red lighthouse and a sandbank and beach that surrounds the islands with vegetation in the middle.
Wadden Islands

19 Greatest Reasons Why You Have To Visit the Dutch West Frisian Islands In The Netherlands

There are endless reasons why you should visit the Wadden Islands, or Dutch West Frisian islands in The Netherlands. From discovering the widest beach of Europe to getting adventurous. TheContinue reading19 Greatest Reasons Why You Have To Visit the Dutch West Frisian Islands In The Netherlands

One of the most beautiful small towns of The Netherlands: De Rijp. Here you can see one of the canals and most beautiful streets of De Rijp and its traditional fishing houses.
Noord-Holland

Things to do in De Rijp: What to do in one of the most beautiful villages of The Netherlands & Holland

De Rijp is a beautiful fishing village in the province of Noord- Holland, The Netherlands. Although it’s a very small town, you can spend one day in De Rijp andContinue readingThings to do in De Rijp: What to do in one of the most beautiful villages of The Netherlands & Holland

Shoes on a rope in the city of Nijmegen during the International Four Days March in The Netherlands
Gelderland

Nijmegen march: The best insider guide to the walk of the world in The Netherlands

  The Nijmegen march is the biggest walking event and 4 day hike in The Netherlands. The Four Days March in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, is one of the most famousContinue readingNijmegen march: The best insider guide to the walk of the world in The Netherlands

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The Netherlands: The best women’s travel jackets for your perfect spring & summer trip to Amsterdam

If you’re planning a trip to Amsterdam in the months of March, April, May or June, you probably don’t know what jackets or coats to bring. But don’t worry ladies,Continue readingThe Netherlands: The best women’s travel jackets for your perfect spring & summer trip to Amsterdam

Noord- Brabant

Eindhoven: What to do in one day in Eindhoven, The Netherlands

One of the most underrated Dutch cities is Eindhoven. This is one of the most special places and cities to visit in The Netherlands and Eindhoven has plenty of mustContinue readingEindhoven: What to do in one day in Eindhoven, The Netherlands

off the beaten path things to do in Amsterdam local | Cities to visit Noord-Holland, Netherlands | Visiting The Dutch Countryside
Noord-Holland

Review Context Travel: The Best Amsterdam private and group tours?

What should you do in Amsterdam? Well, for one (semi-) private tours are a great option. And if you are you looking for tours in Amsterdam and a review onContinue readingReview Context Travel: The Best Amsterdam private and group tours?

Noord- Brabant

What to do in Bergen op Zoom: Things to do in one day in this Dutch city in Noord- Brabant, The Netherlands

When one thinks of The Netherlands, Bergen op Zoom is not the city that they associate it with. Or have even heard of. There are a lot of things toContinue readingWhat to do in Bergen op Zoom: Things to do in one day in this Dutch city in Noord- Brabant, The Netherlands

Discover the best things to do in The Netherlands, Amsterdam and Rotterdam during summer. Find out what to do in June, July, August and September in The Netherlands and Amsterdam.
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36 fun things to do in The Netherlands & Amsterdam in summer

You’re travelling to a new country and am looking for the best things to do during the summer in The Netherlands? Then you’re in for a treat. Summer is whenContinue reading36 fun things to do in The Netherlands & Amsterdam in summer