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  • A visual diary of the vibrant Rotterdam

    by Monica

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Rotterdam is a city overflowing with history, delicious food, inspiring architecture and art. And it attracts curious travellers from all over the world. As we are yet to explore freely, we’ve asked our Travel Community to share their favourite travel photos of the city, so you can enjoy a unique perspective of the city from the comfort

  • Eat Your Way in Rotterdam

    by Monica

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Rotterdam’s food scene is an apt representation of the diverse cultures and influences that make the city what it is today. As well as the chunky fries, stroopwafels and other Dutch classics you’d expect to find in the Netherlands’ second biggest city, the likes of Turkish, Japanese and Surinamese cuisines are all popular options too. With so

  • Food Travel The 15 Best Dutch Foods To Try

    by Monica

    Reading Time: 7 minutes World-famous cheese, sweet treats and unusual flavours. What not to miss in Dutch capital. Stamppot Stamppot A tasty mishmash of classic comfort foods This hot, steaming plate of soft, buttery potato is all mashed up with vegetables like curly kale, spinach or sauerkraut. Usually topped with a smoked sausage called a rookworst, this warming winter

  • Markthal Is the Biggest Indoor Markets

    by Monica

    Reading Time: 3 minutes The market in the historic center of Rotterdam, characterized by its roof which is a horseshoe arch of 40 meters in height, offers a mixture of different programs aimed at revitalizing the Laurenskwartier district where it goes up. Aside from the market, the complex harbors shops, restaurants, housing, and underground parking. The Indoor Market Rotterdam’s

  • Rotterdam: the City Rebuilt From Its Rubble

    by Monica

    Reading Time: 3 minutes On May 14th, 1940, Rotterdam was flattened in an aerial bombardment that left only three buildings standing. But within four days, plans were afoot to radically rebuild the entire city. The architectural wonderland that rose out of the ashes is still thrillingly modern and unique. And we’ve found five buildings that are iconic to the city. Rotterdam

  • Spend less and see more in Amsterdam

    by Monica

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Visiting Amsterdam doesn’t have to be pricey. The more touristy attractions may come with a price tag, but there are a number of great sights and activities that are completely free. Even getting around Amsterdam can be free or very low cost. Despite its size, the city is very walkable with many of the must-see areas super

  • The Best Rotterdam Art and Design Hotspots

    by Monica

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Rotterdam may be the Netherlands’ second city but when it comes to art and design, it more than matches up to the culture-rich capital of Amsterdam. From street art to sculptures, the city has an incredible variety of artistic styles on display within its numerous galleries and the aptly named ‘Cool District’. With eye-catching offerings at

  • The coolest neighbourhoods in Amsterdam

    by Monica

    Reading Time: 6 minutes From flea markets in industrial warehouses to canal-side cafés and 17th-century gabled architecture, this guide takes you through Amsterdam’s diverse neighbourhoods, showing you the highlights according to global travellers. Architecture in Amsterdam City Centre Find rows of rainbow tulips at Bloemenmarkt, the world’s only floating flower market Particularly if you’ve never been to Amsterdam before,