Final Day in Amsterdam!

Final Day in Amsterdam!

My trip to Holland is ending and my friend Sam pretty much jam-packed it with the best things: taking me on another boat ride in The Waverly, eating brunch at Staring at Jacob’s, going to the rooftop bar at SkyLounge Amsterdam for last drinks watching the sun set over the city, and seeing a live sex show in the Red Light District! Like I said – pretty packed. Continue reading “Final Day in Amsterdam!”

A Museum Sandwich: Museums, Exploring, and More Museums

A Museum Sandwich: Museums, Exploring, and More Museums

Like most well-known museums in Europe, tickets should be booked in advance for the following museums in Amsterdam: Anne Frank House, Rijksmuseum, and the Van Gogh Museum. If you have a Museumkaart (which is only for residents of the Netherlands) or an I amsterdam City Card (where museum entrances are free of charge), you should still reserve a spot in advance, especially for the Anne Frank House. Continue reading “A Museum Sandwich: Museums, Exploring, and More Museums”

A Week in the Netherlands

A Week in the Netherlands

After spending Konigsdag in Amsterdam (you can read all about that particular adventure here), I went on a brief trip to Belgium and came back to spend the rest of my stay in the Netherlands. There’s a lot to see and explore outside of Amsterdam, especially in the spring! For example, Keukenhof, one of the world’s largest gardens, is only open for 8 weeks from April to May.  Continue reading “A Week in the Netherlands”

Konigsdag in Amsterdam

Konigsdag in Amsterdam

Two meals and a week together in Italy, my friendship with Sam is near and dear to my heart. So this time, I decided to visit her in Amsterdam during the springtime! The best time to visit Holland is probably around late April to mid-May. The summertime is peak season due to it being the longest days of the year so flights and accommodations tend to get pretty expensive. Continue reading “Konigsdag in Amsterdam”