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Top 10 Day Trips from Amsterdam

Top 10 One-Day Trips from Amsterdam

Posted on 11 May 20224 May 2025

In this post we would like to share our pick of Top 10 One-Day Trips from Amsterdam. We lived in the Netherlands for a few years and believe us when we say that these are some of the best one-day trips you can easily make from Amsterdam.

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Travel by Example - Best things to do in Utrecht in one day

Best things to do in Utrecht in one day

Posted on 24 February 20225 September 2023

Utrecht is a Dutch city known for its history, medieval city center and the largest university in the Netherlands. With its charming canals, historical buildings, compact city center and location practically in the center of the Netherlands it makes a perfect one day trip from Amsterdam or any other Dutch city. Here are the best things to see and do in Utrecht in one day.

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Travel Captures - Visiting Zaandam and Zaanse Schans

Visiting Zaandam and Zaanse Schans on a Day Trip from Amsterdam

Posted on 16 December 20214 May 2025

Zaandam is a Dutch city well known for its Zaanse Schans – a recreated village with iconic Dutch windmills and wooden houses. Located just north of Amsterdam, Zaandam, along with Zaanse Schans, is often considered as one of the best day trip destinations from Amsterdam.

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Visiting Baarle – a town split by Belgium–Netherlands borders

Posted on 13 July 202130 March 2023

Baarle is a town in the south part of the Netherlands that has Belgian territories inside it. The town is divided by multiple Belgium–Netherlands borders that cross the streets and sometimes even buildings. It’s a truly unique place and we would like to share our experience of visiting Baarle – a town split by Belgium-Netherlands borders.

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Travel by Example - Best of Rotterdam in a day

The Best of Rotterdam in a day

Posted on 1 May 202127 June 2023

Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and is well known for being Europe’s largest seaport. It attracts visitors with its modern and extraordinary architecture, interesting museums and art galleries. Read our ‘The Best of Rotterdam in a day’ guide for things to see and do in Rotterdam if you only have one day in this modern Dutch city.

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Travel By Example - Dutch syrup waffles

20 Foods to try in the Netherlands

Posted on 16 April 202125 April 2025

Travelling to the Netherlands and want to try some traditional Dutch food? After living in the Netherlands for three years we compiled the ‘20 Foods to try in the Netherlands’ list of the traditional Dutch food we would recommend you to try.

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10 Places to See in the Netherlands (beyond Amsterdam)

10 Places to See in the Netherlands (beyond Amsterdam)

Posted on 22 March 202113 May 2025

Looking for places to see in the Netherlands beyond Amsterdam? In this guide, we highlight 10 must-visit places to see in the Netherlands, including small towns and lively cities, perfect for your next adventure.

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Travel Captures - Maastricht

Visit Maastricht – One of the Oldest Dutch Towns

Posted on 10 November 202013 May 2025

Visit Maastricht – one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands, with origins dating back to Roman times. Maastricht is known as the birthplace of European Union and the euro currency. It’s an absolute must-see city in the Netherlands.

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Delft

Visit Delft – Home of Delftware, Royal Heritage, and Johannes Vermeer

Posted on 1 July 20202 May 2025

Delft is a small Dutch town known for its Delftware, being the city of Dutch Royal family, the first capital of the Netherlands, and as the home of the famous Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Visit Delft – a ‘must see’ destination when travelling in the Netherlands.

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Travel Captures - Visit Amersfoort

Visit Amersfoort – medieval streets, canals and a small town charm

Posted on 18 May 202025 April 2025

Visit Amersfoort – a Dutch city in Utrecht municipality with a well preserved medieval town center. It will charm you from the first sight with its historical buildings, narrow streets, canals and stone bridges.

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