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!
Noord-Holland

Insiders Guide To What To Do In Amsterdam When It Rains: 21 Cool Things To Do In Amsterdam That Will Keep You Dry!

The last thing you want on your trip to Amsterdam is rain. However, sometimes it just happens and I’m here to tell you what you have to do in AmsterdamContinue readingInsiders Guide To What To Do In Amsterdam When It Rains: 21 Cool Things To Do In Amsterdam That Will Keep You Dry!

The castle Huis Bergh in the most beautiful village or small Dutch town of s-Heerenberg in Gelderland, The Netherlands
Explore The Netherlands

The 13 Best Dutch Castles In The Netherlands According To A Local: One Of The Things You Have to Do

Where can you find the best castles in The Netherlands? All throughout my country. While The Netherlands isn’t known for its awesome castles and incredible ruins, you’ll be able toContinue readingThe 13 Best Dutch Castles In The Netherlands According To A Local: One Of The Things You Have to Do

The main square of Grave with tables and historic canal houses in The Netherlands
Noord- Brabant

Fun Things To Do In Grave, Noord-Brabant: One Of The Best Small Towns In The Netherlands To Visit

Grave is one of the beautiful Dutch villages and towns you have to visit in Noord- Brabant, The Netherlands. The Netherlands has twelve provinces and Noord (North)- Brabant is, inContinue readingFun Things To Do In Grave, Noord-Brabant: One Of The Best Small Towns In The Netherlands To Visit

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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