Keukenhof

Keukenhof

One of the world’s largest flower gardens, Keukenhof, also known as the “Garden of Europe”, is a must-see for someone visiting Holland for the first time in the spring. According to the official Keukenhof website, there are more than 7 million bulbs in bloom, with a total of 800 varieties of tulips. The best time to view the tulips is mid- to late-April when the flowers are in peak bloom. Continue reading “Keukenhof”

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”