Netherlands Blogs - AuthenticChica Travel Tips

Reasons & places to visit outside Amsterdam, the Netherlands - especially in spring

Authentic Chica

Apr 68 min read

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.

Westeinderplassen Aalsmeer - Best-kept water sports secret of the Netherlands

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!

6 Reasons to fall in love with Terschelling - the Netherlands

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.

20 Seasonal photography tips – Spring tulip fields of the Netherlands

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!

The Netherlands - respectful tulip field exploring - tips & top locations

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...

Exploring Velsen & Ijmuiden - Noord Holland - best kept secrets of the Netherlands

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...

Classy castle hotel in nature near Amsterdam - The Netherlands

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!

Exploring old Holland like a local-ultimate daytrip in the Netherlands

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!

Castles, heritage, art & nature in Zuid-Holland – the Netherlands

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,...

Affordable Luxury Workation-Staycation & Relaxation at Hof van Saksen Drenthe-The Netherlands

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!

15 Seasonal Photography Tips & Tricks - Autumn

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.

Dutch purple heather hotspots & 5 Veluwe must visits-The Netherlands

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

Dutch affordable luxury stay on the Veluwe at Bilderberg Hotels-The Netherlands

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.

Exploring Northern Netherlands - Groningen city guide & countryside combined

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

Affordable luxury city hopping staycation with Carlton Hotels - The Netherlands

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!

Exploring the lesser-known beaches of the Netherlands

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!

11 Instagram-mable spots in the Netherlands

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.

Nature glamping staycation Overijssel – The Netherlands

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.

Ultimate Leiden citytrip – authentic chic staycation in the Netherlands

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

WONDR Experience - new Instagram-mable photo hotspot in Amsterdam

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!

Most Instagram-mable museum of the Netherlands - Moco Museum Amsterdam

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

Royal The Hague city trip stay at La Paulowna Boutique Hotel

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...

Romantic heritage shopping weekend at Bilderberg Château Holtmühle - Holland

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...

Quaint city getaway at Bilderberg Grand Hotel Wientjes Zwolle – Holland

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...

Culinary beach weekend at Bilderberg Hotel Scheveningen – Holland

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 nature getaway at Bilderberg hotels Veluwe - Holland

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...

Beauty of east Holland - Top Veluwe things to do

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...

A classy cultural weekend at Bilderberg Hotels Amsterdam

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...

Beauty of Holland - 8 must visit cities and sights

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.

Amsterdam sightseeing and shopping hotspots

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...