Authentic Chica
Reasons & places to visit outside Amsterdam, the Netherlands - especially in spring
Discover the enchanting Netherlands beyond Amsterdam, especially in spring! I'm sharing 8 reasons to visit my colorful and quaint homeland.
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Authentic Chica
Aug 21, 20235 min read
Westeinderplassen Aalsmeer - Best-kept water sports secret of the Netherlands
30 min. driving from Amsterdam, the Westeinderplassen of Aalsmeer are the best-kept secret of the Netherlands & a true watersports Walhalla!
Authentic Chica
May 22, 20227 min read
6 Reasons to fall in love with Terschelling - the Netherlands
Explore Terschelling with me! A quaint island in the unique Wadden Sea of the Netherlands, declared a Unesco Heritage Site since 2009.
Authentic Chica
Apr 20, 20225 min read
20 Seasonal photography tips – Spring tulip fields of the Netherlands
I love nature & photography, that’s why spring is my favourite season, especially in the Netherlands, as my homeland is flower heaven!
Authentic Chica
Apr 20, 20226 min read
The Netherlands - respectful tulip field exploring - tips & top locations
This is your call to visit the Netherlands, as the tulip fields just started to bloom all around Holland! And even though the daffodills...
Authentic Chica
Aug 30, 20217 min read
Exploring Velsen & Ijmuiden - Noord Holland - best kept secrets of the Netherlands
Let me tell you a story about some of the best kept secrets of the Netherlands, located in Noord-Holland. Just 30 minutes driving from...
Authentic Chica
Aug 23, 20216 min read
Classy castle hotel in nature near Amsterdam - The Netherlands
This castle hotel is the definition of affordable luxury. Perfect comb of hospitality, history, class, nature & gastronomy near Amsterdam!
Authentic Chica
Jul 30, 20215 min read
Exploring old Holland like a local-ultimate daytrip in the Netherlands
Laag Holland is the most authentic Dutch area to visit if you want to experience old Holland like a local. Especially by E-bike or chopper!
Authentic Chica
Jul 25, 20216 min read
Castles, heritage, art & nature in Zuid-Holland – the Netherlands
What to do on a daytrip, staycation or holiday in the Netherlands? My go to’s are usually city-, road- and boat trips, exploring nature,...
Authentic Chica
Dec 16, 20206 min read
Affordable Luxury Workation-Staycation & Relaxation at Hof van Saksen Drenthe-The Netherlands
Hof van Saksen Resort in Drenthe-the Netherlands is the perfect example of affordable luxury, combining nature, comfort, service & privacy!
Authentic Chica
Nov 16, 20203 min read
15 Seasonal Photography Tips & Tricks - Autumn
I love nature, photography & autumn colors. And as seasonal pics work well on Instagram I'll share 15 tips & tricks for fall inspiration.
Authentic Chica
Sep 11, 20206 min read
Dutch purple heather hotspots & 5 Veluwe must visits-The Netherlands
Right now the purple heather is in full bloom throughout the Netherlands. Let me show you the best spots & 5 other must visits on the Veluwe
Authentic Chica
Sep 3, 20206 min read
Dutch affordable luxury stay on the Veluwe at Bilderberg Hotels-The Netherlands
Read all about our visit to the beautiful Dutch nature area 'de Veluwe', with stays at 4 affordable luxury Bilderberg Hotels in Gelderland.
Authentic Chica
Aug 24, 20208 min read
Exploring Northern Netherlands - Groningen city guide & countryside combined
Let me show you how unique Groningen really is, and why the city and province make the perfect Netherlands holiday or staycation combination
Authentic Chica
Jul 26, 20207 min read
Affordable luxury city hopping staycation with Carlton Hotels - The Netherlands
The City Hopping package of Carlton Hotels is perfect to explore 3 of classiest cities of NL, while sleeping in comfort & style!
Authentic Chica
Jul 19, 20208 min read
Exploring the lesser-known beaches of the Netherlands
Recently I explored my own backyard on a unique trip to Wassenaar, with a royal castle stay, combined with a classy hotelstay in Noordwijk!
Authentic Chica
Jul 9, 20208 min read
11 Instagram-mable spots in the Netherlands
11 of the most Instagram-mable spots in the Netherlands. Think: castles, palaces, purple fields, cherry blossom forests, and Unesco Sites.
Authentic Chica
Jul 3, 20204 min read
Nature glamping staycation Overijssel – The Netherlands
Do you like to sleep in nature, but also in style and comfort? Then a glamping could be perfect for you as well! Huttopia has it all & more.
Authentic Chica
Jun 24, 20206 min read
Ultimate Leiden citytrip – authentic chic staycation in the Netherlands
Leiden is one of the most authentic, yet buzzing cities in the Netherlands. Filled with cute alleys, cobble-stoned streets, canals & history
Authentic Chica
Oct 13, 20194 min read
WONDR Experience - new Instagram-mable photo hotspot in Amsterdam
Most Instagram-mable pop-up museum Netherlands ✓WONDR Experience Amsterdam ✓15 colorful rooms and settings ✓Photography & Instagram heaven!
Authentic Chica
Aug 23, 20194 min read
Most Instagram-mable museum of the Netherlands - Moco Museum Amsterdam
Most Instagram-mable museum of the Netherlands ✓Moco Museum Amsterdam ✓Modern, contemporary, street-& pop-art ✓ Banksy, Arsham, Warhol
Authentic Chica
Apr 22, 20185 min read
Royal The Hague city trip stay at La Paulowna Boutique Hotel
As you might know I love playing tourist in my own country and even city, and adore unique boutique hotels, about which you can read more...
Authentic Chica
Mar 27, 20175 min read
Romantic heritage shopping weekend at Bilderberg Château Holtmühle - Holland
Is Holland already on your bucket list? If not it totally should be and I’ll tell you why! As you might know by now I live in this...
Authentic Chica
Nov 12, 20165 min read
Quaint city getaway at Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes Zwolle – Holland
For your next trip to Holland a visit to the north east of my wonderful country and the historical city Zwolle is definitely a unique and...
Authentic Chica
Sep 28, 20164 min read
Culinary beach weekend at Bilderberg Hotel Scheveningen – Holland
Many people don’t know that the country I live in and which I love, called the Netherlands, aka Holland has, besides the popular capital...
Authentic Chica
Aug 18, 20165 min read
Authentic nature getaway at Bilderberg hotels Veluwe - Holland
Do you know those unique accommodations surrounded by nature, almost hidden from the rest of the world, where you are immersed by...
Authentic Chica
Aug 10, 20165 min read
Beauty of east Holland - Top Veluwe things to do
Shall I tell you about one of Holland’s best kept secrets, one of the most beautiful nature areas of the Netherlands, still very pure and...
Authentic Chica
May 19, 20165 min read
A classy cultural weekend at Bilderberg Hotels Amsterdam
Last week we had a lovely cultural weekend in the Netherlands during a small citytrip, staying in a luxurious but authentic boutique...
Authentic Chica
Apr 8, 20164 min read
Beauty of Holland - 8 must visit cities and sights
Although I love traveling I also appreciate the Netherlands a lot. That’s why I'm sharing 8 of my favourite cities & sights of my homeland.
Authentic Chica
Oct 2, 20157 min read
Amsterdam sightseeing and shopping hotspots
What is the attraction of Amsterdam and what makes this city in the Netherlands so popular? Is it the crooked houses with their variety...
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