The Netherlands Archives - Just Go Places https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/category/europe/the-netherlands/ Culinary and Cultural Travel Thu, 07 Mar 2024 01:33:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Ultimate Guide To Train Travel in The Netherlands https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/train-travel-netherlands/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/train-travel-netherlands/#respond Sat, 28 May 2022 20:22:52 +0000 https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/?p=23488 Are you planning to visit the Netherlands? Or a trip around Europe including a couple of days in the Netherlands? On a trip to the Netherlands with Boat-Bike Tours, we got hopelessly confused trying to make sense of the Dutch train system. If you plan to travel around the Netherlands by train, you need this guide to...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/train-travel-netherlands/feed/ 0 The 10 Best Things To Do When You Visit Arnhem Netherlands https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/visit-arnhem/ Fri, 19 Feb 2021 10:20:20 +0000 http://www.justgoplacesblog.com/?p=21979 Arnhem is famously known as the location for the Battle of Arnhem in 1944. Although its tragic history is preserved through memorials and museums, Arnhem has grown and rebuilt itself to become one of the most popular destinations in the Netherlands. Nowadays, Arnhem is a modern, cosmopolitan city filled with lush green parks, design-centric buildings,...

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]]> Why Muiderslot Castle is the Best Castle In Netherlands To Visit https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/muiderslot-castle/ Sun, 08 Nov 2020 18:54:37 +0000 http://www.justgoplacesblog.com/?p=21980 As one of the oldest and most beautiful castles in Netherlands, Muiderslot Castle is a must-see during your visit to Amsterdam. With its elegant medieval rooms, Renaissance-inspired gardens and family-friendly activities, Castle Muiderslot takes you to a bygone era and one of the most beautiful places in Netherlands. Moreover, Muiderslot Museum has a lot of artefacts including...

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]]> The Dutch Tradition of Sinterklaas https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/the-dutch-tradition-of-sinterklaas-an-amazon-giftcard-giveaway/ Fri, 27 Nov 2015 16:01:19 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=10554 For the Dutch, Christmas starts with the arrival of Sinterklaas which is a beloved tradition in the country. Sinterklaas (the holiday) takes place on the fifth of December every year and is dedicated to Sinterklaas (the person).  The Dutch tradition of Sinterklaas is a beloved holiday with its own customs and foods. Celebrating the Arrival...

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]]> Fun Things To Do In The Jordaan Amsterdam (Including With Kids!) https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/jordaan-amsterdam/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/jordaan-amsterdam/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2015 07:00:39 +0000 https://justgoplace1.wpengine.com/?p=7082 The Jordaan district is a trendy, charming area in Amsterdam full of boutiques, cafes and cobblestone streets.  Built in 1612 to house the working class, the neighbourhood now has a gentrified population of creatives and professionals. The peaceful streets and canals transport you to a completely different world away from the noise and crowds of...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/jordaan-amsterdam/feed/ 2 The Cat Who Came To Dinner https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/the-cat-who-came-to-dinner/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/the-cat-who-came-to-dinner/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2013 07:00:37 +0000 http://nylonliving.com/?p=3188 I was at dinner in Amsterdam in an Italian restaurant by myself when the restaurant cat came and sat across from me.  Yes, there are cats in Amsterdam everywhere and some of them hang out at the pubs and restaurants. My little visitor was actually pretty funny looking at me as if he decided I...

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]]> https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/inside-design-amsterdam/feed/ 0 Amsterdam in the Autumn https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/amsterdam-in-the-autumn/ https://www.justgoplacesblog.com/amsterdam-in-the-autumn/#respond Sat, 05 Oct 2013 13:56:52 +0000 http://nylonliving.com/?p=2992 I had known Amsterdam had a lot of parks, but I wasn’t expecting the areas outside of the official parks to be so well planted. Amsterdam in the autumn is beautiful with all the fall colors of the leaves reflected in the canals. Moreover, the weather is still warm and comfortable for walking around. Amsterdam’s...

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