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Zaanse Schans, Netherlands | See windmills from Amsterdam at Zaanse Schans (photo by Cris Toala Olivares) | Your Dutch Guide
Day trips

Zaanse Schans, top things to do

One of the most popular day trips from Amsterdam is Zaanse Schans. And it’s no wonder, as it’s the easiest and fastest way to see windmills from Amsterdam. Most people intend to only visit for an hour or so,…

Zierikzee, The Netherlands | What to see in Zierikzee, The Netherlands | Your Dutch Guide
Citytrip Day trips

Top things to do in Zierikzee, The Netherlands

Zierikzee isn’t a large city in The Netherlands. On the contrary. It’s a largish town at most. But since there are over 500 monuments within the ancient city walls, numerous amazing restaurants and several fun things to do and…

Loving Vincent: Meet Vincent van Gogh in The Netherlands | Your Dutch Guide
Art Day trips

Meet Vincent van Gogh in The Netherlands

The brilliantly animated movie Loving Vincent premiers this week. Most of the movie is set in France, where Van Gogh spent the last years of his life, painting stunning works like The Starry Night and Cypresses, and met his…

Visit Soestdijk Palace, The Netherlands | Your Dutch Guide
Day trips

A visit to Soestdijk Palace

Nicely tucked away in the woods between the Dutch villages of Baarn and Soest, stands the somewhat forlorn Soestijk Palace. For centuries Dutch royals resided here, either in summer or full time. With the last residents long gone, the…