EuroTrip Tips

7 Easy Day Trips from Rotterdam

Posted on 19. Jun, 2013 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.

One of the big advantages of traveling within the Netherlands, outside massive amounts of cheese and overall awesomeness, is the proximity to, well, everything. Because if you’ve looked at a European map, chances are you’ve either: Noticed how small the Netherlands are, or… That you just haven’t seen them at all (true story). It’s always [...]

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Windmills, Windmills Everywhere!

Posted on 04. Feb, 2013 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.

Well hello there, Dutch icon. Nice to finally see you. Quite frankly, it doesn’t really get more scenic and picturesque than this in the Netherlands. Kinderdijk (pronounced kin-der-dike - you’re welcome). It starts with a relatively calm boat ride through the maze of canals/rivers outside Rotterdam and then, bam, the largest concentration of windmills in [...]

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Where to stay in Rotterdam: Hostel ROOM

Posted on 30. Jan, 2013 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.

During my trip across Northern Europe, I made a brief stop in Rotterdam and stayed at the ROOM Hostel, thanks once again to Hostelworld. Here’s a review of my night there! Hostel ROOM Rotterdam - The Location View Larger Map Hostel ROOM Rotterdam - The Hostel   The hostel is in a typical Dutch brownstone [...]

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Where to stay in Rotterdam: Suite Hotel Pincoffs

Posted on 01. Nov, 2012 by Marie-Eve Vallieres.

During my recent stay in Rotterdam, I wasn’t very lucky when it came to my accommodation - three nights, three different places. Not exactly my idea of a relaxing weekend getaway. But the minute I entered the Suite Hotel Pincoffs, all worries and frustrations were forgotten. Warm greetings, a fresh decor and a welcoming atmosphere [...]

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