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When I proposed we go on a European Christmas market roadtrip adventure I thought I’d quickly be shut down. Instead, Mike prepared a near impossible journey for us – 8 cities in 8 nights. Whilst I adored the Christmas spirit, I knew I wouldn’t survive the constant travel. I’d quickly become his very own Scrooge. We […]
Visiting the Dresden Christmas markets had been a long time dream of mine. I imagined strolling along cobbled streets, taking in the overwhelming scent of mulled wine and chestnuts roasting on hot coals. Admiring the twinkling lights amidst the century-old architecture and towering churches. And what I imagined is exactly the Christmas fairytale I found. Dresden […]
Imagine wandering through a Christmas market where Dutch-inspired architecture meets Polish holiday traditions. That’s exactly what you’ll find at the Gdansk Christmas market. A Touch of Amsterdam in Poland Gdansk is a charming port town on Poland’s northern coast. I was surprised to see the striking resemblance to the Netherlands. Turns out, in the 16th […]
Imagine sipping a perfectly spiced mulled wine while gazing at a giant illuminated Ferris Wheel in the night sky. This is the Poznan Christmas market. Two Markets, One Clear Winner In Poznan we actually visited two Christmas markets. The main market at Plac Wolności and the market at the International Fair, just by the central […]
Imagine strolling through a Christmas market where twinkling lights reflect off colorful facades, and the aroma of mulled wine and Polish delicacies fills the air. Welcome to the Wroclaw Christmas Market, a hidden gem in southwest Poland that you’re sure to fall in love with. Trust me, I did! Why You’ll Fall in Love with […]
Lately I’ve been on a ramen kick! I’m in search of the best bowl of heavenly noodles, rich broth, jammy egg and tender pork. Here’s where to find some of the best ramen in Amsterdam. And let’s not forget the worst… I’ve rated everything on a 10-point scale, 10 being high and 0 being low. […]
Dumplings Amsterdam is my go-to Chinese street food spot in Amsterdam. And lucky me, I live super close by. So what’s the hype around Dumplings Amsterdam? And why is that line so long, so often? Well long story short, it’s delicious Chinese street food. Plus, the location is just by Westerpark, making it the perfect […]
Looking for tips for Amsterdam’s Staatsliedenbuurt neighborhood from a local? Well, you came to the right place. Staatsliedenbuurt is the neighborhood (buurt in Dutch) that I’ve called home for the last three years. The Staatsliedenbuurt is one of the best places in Amsterdam to visit. Why? There’s no tourists here. And we’ve got plenty of […]
Cycle the Bollenstreek flower route in the Netherlands and see the tulips in bloom as well as the incredible dunes and nature.
The A’dam Lookout Swing, or the highest swing in Europe, is one of Amsterdam’s more popular tourist attractions. But what’s it all about and is it worth it? I live in Amsterdam and here’s my take. The A’dam Lookout and the A’dam Lookout Swing are located on the observation deck, aka the top floor of […]