Traditional dutch windmills and houses near the canal in Zaanstad village, Zaanse Schans, Netherlands.

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Tradition and innovation intertwine here: artistic masterpieces, centuries-old windmills, tulip fields and romantic candlelit cafés coexist with visionary architecture, cutting-edge design and phenomenal nightlife.

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Why a cycling holiday with my mom through Holland’s tulip fields was the post-pandemic trip we needed

Apr 7, 2023 • 8 Min read

Four days. Seventy-five miles. Millions of tulips.

Budget Travel
The 19 best free things to do in Amsterdam
Nov 22, 2022 • 7 Min read
There's a host of freebies to help you save money in Amsterdam, from architectural jewels and archeological treasures to inventive exhibits and concerts.
COVID-19
The Netherlands is easing lockdown - here's what travelers need to know
Jan 17, 2022 • 3 Min read
The Netherlands is ending lockdown and a number of non-essential businesses are now open.
Air Travel
Vaccinated US tourists can once again visit the Netherlands as it reverses entry ban
Sep 16, 2021 • 3 Min read
Fully vaccinated Americans can once again travel quarantine-free to the Netherlands as the government reverses its entry ban.
Festivals & Events
The best time to go to the Netherlands
Apr 22, 2021 • 5 Min read
From the liveliest street parties to negotiating the fickle weather, here's everything you need to know about the best times to visit the Netherlands.
Art
Smell fragrant and foul scents of the 17th century at this Dutch art exhibition
Mar 19, 2021 • 2 Min read
Fleeting – Scents in Colour will open at the Mauritshuis in Den Haag as soon as the museum reopens to the public.
Air Travel
Airline launches quarantine-free travel to Amsterdam from the US
Dec 8, 2020 • 2 Min read
From December 15, trans-Atlantic partners Delta and KLM will launch COVID-tested flights to Amsterdam.
Train Travel
This whale tail sculpture saved a train that went off the rails
Nov 4, 2020 • 2 Min read
The sculpture is made out of reinforced polyester and the incident occurred at De Akkers metro station in Spijkenisse, near Rotterdam.
Family Travel
The Netherlands' 11 best cycling routes and locations
Aug 20, 2020 • 4 Min read
With fabulously pancake-flat, scenic landscapes beckoning along every last dyke and canal, two-wheeling in The Netherlands is a great way to explore.
Cycling
The Netherlands’ newest bike garage is like an enormous space-age airport for cyclists
Aug 3, 2020 • 2 Min read
The Netherland's newest ultra-modern bike garage is a cyclist's dream.