Tag Archives: The Netherlands

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Is Amsterdam Worth Visiting? My Verdict is “Yes!”

Updated: 2 December 2022 If you read past the title of this blog post, then you’re probably shaking your head in surprise and confused. I mean, is Amsterdam worth visiting? Wait. Seriously, Rachel? Amsterdam?  Haha, yup, that’s a real question that I’ll aim to answer in this post. I already know some of you are […]

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19 Safest European Cities to Travel Alone

If you’re traveling alone to Europe and feel concerned about personal safety, I want to tell you not to worry in the slightest! Solo travel is safe if you take care of yourself, physically and mentally, with the same amount of effort you do at home. And I feel like I can speak as an […]

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Best Things to Do in Hoorn (An Incredible Dutch Town!)

Hoorn is an overlooked town not too far from Amsterdam. Although famous travel author Rick Steves briefly discusses Hoorn in his Netherlands episode, this area of the country is still wonderfully undiscovered by most tourists. And I’m super excited to talk about it! So, welcome to my post that’s all about my favorite things to […]

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How to Backpack for 2 Amazing Weeks in Europe: A Complete Itinerary

I still feel a tingle of excitement at the possibility of breaking out a European map, marking a relaxing train route, grabbing my backpack, and simply going on an adventure. Seriously. Backpacking Europe is the best.  How about you? Do you plan to backpack for 2 weeks in Europe? Excellent. Backpacking Europe is almost a […]

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What to Do in Delft – A Perfect University City

Are you going to the Netherlands, and want to know what to do in Delft? First of all, I’m so happy you added Delft to your Dutch itinerary. It’s seriously one of the most lovely university towns (well, towns in general) that I’ve ever visited in Europe.  And, to tell you the truth, upon stepping […]