If all of this above hasn’t convinced you to visit the country, or at least want to know more about it, the stunning imagery in “The Best of the Netherlands” Instagram account might. It’s full of pictures that perfectly capture the essence and beauty of this unique corner of the earth. To find them, all you have to do is scroll down and enjoy!
While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation we had with digital creator and expat in the Netherlands, Kamil Kowal, aka Wannabe Amsterdammer, who kindly agreed to tell us more about life in this country.
We also reached out to photographer and American expat living in the Netherlands, Amy Harper, who kindly shared her own experience, too.
Amy also enjoys places in the Netherlands that are a bit off the beaten path. She advises travelers visiting the big cities but to also take the time to go to the Randstad area (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and Utrecht) to get a better picture of the whole country.
"If you visit, consider buying a 'museumkaart' that will give you entry to hundreds of museums around the country. Museums are a great option because it rains a lot here, and visiting a museum is a great rainy-day activity. Plus, the Dutch have museums about everything," she explains.
Renting a bike ride is also a must, Amy mentions. However, she's not a fan of the bike tours themselves. "If you want to travel without a car, look into getting a public transportation pass. Do try warm stroopwafels, and if you visit in the winter, 'oliebollen' (warm fried dough balls covered in powdered sugar)," she adds.
"The Netherlands is flat, rainy, grey, and overcrowded. But it is also 'gezellig' with people who really care about the world as a whole and who try to remain well informed about developments on a global scale," she concludes.
"The Dutch can be very direct, but that's a trait I love because it helps me form my opinions and responses more carefully. And I love Dutch architectural ingenuity. I've lived here for nearly six years, and I'm still discovering more that fascinates and intrigues me."
