A guide to visiting the tulip fields in the Netherlands

Spring has finally sprung and there are few places in the world more beautiful than the Netherlands at this time of year. Any day now, the Dutch countryside will transform into a breathtaking kaleidoscope of colour as the iconic tulip fields burst into bloom. Visiting the rainbow-coloured tulip fields…

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Haarlem: the perfect day trip from Amsterdam

Amsterdam is such an action-packed city that you could easily spend weeks exploring its never-ending range of world-famous museums, restaurants and attractions. But if you do find yourself with a day to spare and want to see a different side to the Netherlands (and a windmill… because “when in…

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8 things to do in Amsterdam when it’s raining

Ever find yourself obsessively refreshing your weather app in the run-up to a vacation? I’m definitely guilty of keeping one eye on the elements when planning a trip away. But rainy days are all part of the travel experience – especially in Western Europe! Luckily, Amsterdam is one city…

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